Empire Hope
Ship Number
1050
Vessel Type
Refrigerated Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Yard
Musgrave Yard
Slip Number
14
Launch Date
March 27, 1941
Delivered
October 22, 1941
Owner
Ministry of Supply - Shaw Savill & Albion
Weight
12688 grt
BP Length
512 feet
Breadth
70 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
16 knots
Propulsion
Twin 6 cylinder Harland and Wolff B&W Direct Acting (D.A.) Diesel
Official No.
168506
Registered
Belfast
Fate
Sank
 Empire Hope

12 August 1942 bombed and set afire off Galeta Island, sunk by escort destroyer.