TF6 (3) LST 3006
Ship Number
1289
Vessel Type
Landing Ship
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
2
Launch Date
September 3, 1944
Delivered
September 15, 1944
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
4157 grt
BP Length
330 feet
Breadth
54 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
10 knots
Propulsion
Lobnitz Steam 2 shaft reciprocating (VTE) IHP 5,500
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scrapped
TF6 (3) LST 3006

Name changed to Tromso in 1947.
 
Became Empire Gannet in 1956 when it was recalled to service being transferred into the MOD(Army) during the Suez crisis as a military transport ferry (having previously been cocooned in the River Clyde).
 
She was operated by the Atlantic Steam Navigation Company on behalf of the Ministry of Transport. She was later managed by the British India Steam Navigation Company from 1961 until 1968.
 
Sold Singapore 1968 for scrapping.