SS Clan Mackenzie (1942)
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Clan Mackenzie was a 7,039 GRT cargo ship
which was built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) as Empire Cato. In 1948 she was sold to Clan Line
and renamed Clan Mackenzie, serving until 1960 when she was scrapped.
. She was launched on 10 November 1942 and completed in December.
The ship was 431 in 5 in (131.5 m) long, with a beam of 56 in 2 in (17.12 m) and a depth of 35 in 2 in (10.72 m). She had a GRT of 7,039 and a NRT of 4,851.
She was propelled by a triple expansion steam engine which had cylinders of 24½ inches (62 cm), 30 inches (76.2 cm) and 70 inches (177.8 cm) diameter by 48 inches (121.9 cm) stroke. The engine was built by the Central Marine Engine Works, West Hartlepool.
BFLC were allocated and her port of registry was West Hartlepool.
Empire Cato was a member of a number of convoy
s during the Second World War.
ON 169
Convoy ON 169 departed Liverpool
on 22 February 1943 and arrived at New York
on 21 March. Empire Cato was in ballast.
KMS 58G
Convoy KMS 58G detached from Convoy OS 84 on 1 August 1944. Convoy OS 84 had departed from Liverpool on 21 July and arrived at Freetown
, Sierra Leone
on 10 August. Empire Cato was towing LCT 1319 and LCT 7020, bound for Augusta, Italy
.
KMS 90
Convoy KMS 90 detached from Convoy OS 116. Convoy OS 116 had departed from Liverpool on 13 March 1945. Convoy KMS 90 arrived at Gibraltar
on 21 March.
In 1948, Empire Cato was sold to Clan Line Steamers Ltd
and renamed Clan Mackenzie. She was the fourth Clan Line ship to bear that name. Clan Mackenzie served until 1960. She arrived at Hong Kong
on 14 October 1960 for scrapping.
Cargo ship
A cargo ship or freighter is any sort of ship or vessel that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another. Thousands of cargo carriers ply the world's seas and oceans each year; they handle the bulk of international trade...
which was built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) as Empire Cato. In 1948 she was sold to Clan Line
Clan Line
The Clan Line was a passenger and cargo shipping company that operated in one incarnation or another from the late nineteenth century and into the twentieth century.-Foundation and early years:...
and renamed Clan Mackenzie, serving until 1960 when she was scrapped.
Description
The ship was built by William Gray & Co Ltd, West HartlepoolWest Hartlepool
This article refers to the place; for the Rugby Football Club see West Hartlepool R.F.C.West Hartlepool refers to the western part of the what has since the 1960s been known as the borough of Hartlepool in North East England...
. She was launched on 10 November 1942 and completed in December.
The ship was 431 in 5 in (131.5 m) long, with a beam of 56 in 2 in (17.12 m) and a depth of 35 in 2 in (10.72 m). She had a GRT of 7,039 and a NRT of 4,851.
She was propelled by a triple expansion steam engine which had cylinders of 24½ inches (62 cm), 30 inches (76.2 cm) and 70 inches (177.8 cm) diameter by 48 inches (121.9 cm) stroke. The engine was built by the Central Marine Engine Works, West Hartlepool.
History
Empire Castle was built for the MoWT. She was placed under the management of the Hain Steamship Co Ltd. She was allocated the United Kingdom Official Number 168949. The Code LettersCode letters
Code letters were a method of identifying ships before the introduction of modern navigation aids. Later, with the introduction of radio, code letters were also used as radio callsigns.-History:...
BFLC were allocated and her port of registry was West Hartlepool.
Empire Cato was a member of a number of convoy
Convoy
A convoy is a group of vehicles, typically motor vehicles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support, though it may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.-Age of Sail:Naval...
s during the Second World War.
ON 169
Convoy ON 169 departed Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
on 22 February 1943 and arrived at New York
New York City
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on 21 March. Empire Cato was in ballast.
KMS 58G
Convoy KMS 58G detached from Convoy OS 84 on 1 August 1944. Convoy OS 84 had departed from Liverpool on 21 July and arrived at Freetown
Freetown
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean located in the Western Area of the country, and had a city proper population of 772,873 at the 2004 census. The city is the economic, financial, and cultural center of...
, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
on 10 August. Empire Cato was towing LCT 1319 and LCT 7020, bound for Augusta, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
KMS 90
Convoy KMS 90 detached from Convoy OS 116. Convoy OS 116 had departed from Liverpool on 13 March 1945. Convoy KMS 90 arrived at Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. A peninsula with an area of , it has a northern border with Andalusia, Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region...
on 21 March.
In 1948, Empire Cato was sold to Clan Line Steamers Ltd
Clan Line
The Clan Line was a passenger and cargo shipping company that operated in one incarnation or another from the late nineteenth century and into the twentieth century.-Foundation and early years:...
and renamed Clan Mackenzie. She was the fourth Clan Line ship to bear that name. Clan Mackenzie served until 1960. She arrived at Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
on 14 October 1960 for scrapping.