TF42 LST(3) 3042
Ship Number
1298
Vessel Type
Landing Ship
Built
Govan Yard
Slip Number
6
Launch Date
January 31, 1945
Delivered
November 16, 1945
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
4157 grt
BP Length
330 feet
Breadth
54 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
10 knots
Propulsion
Lobnitz Triple expansion, 2 shafts. IHP 5500
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scrapped
TF42 LST(3) 3042

Named HMS Hunter in 1947.
 
Became mercantile Empire Curlew 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 1962.
 
Sold Italy 1962 for scrapping at La Spezia.