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Name: EMPIRE GARRICK
Type: Tanker
Launched: 14/05/1942
Completed: 07/1942
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 1710
Dimensions: 8128grt, 4626nrt, 12170dwt, 456.9 x 59.4 x 33.8ft
Engines: T3cyl (26.5, 44 & 73 x 48ins), 629nhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Propulsion: 1 x Screw
Reg Number: 165832
History:
07/1942 Ministry of War Transport
1945 British Tanker Co Ltd, London; renamed BRITISH GUARDSMAN
1951 British Oil Shipping Co Ltd, London; renamed ALAN EVELYN
1955 Duff Herbert & Mitchell Ltd, London; renamed WESTBROOK
15/03/1960 Broken up
Comments: 15/03/1960: Broken up at Newport by John Cashmore


Above photo as BRITISH GUARDSMAN courtesy of Photoship

Above photo as WESTBROOK courtesy of Photoship