SS Empire Aden
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SS Empire Aden was a 7,308 ton steamship which was built in 1945 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT), she was sold in 1948 becoming Etivebank, and sold in 1956 and renamed Alcyone Fortune. In 1958 she was sold to Panama
and renamed Northern Venture serving until running aground off Okinawa in 1967.
, Sunderland and launched on 12 February 1945, being completed on 14 May. Initially she was managed by H Hogarth & Sons, but management passed to A Weir & Co in 1946. In 1948, she was sold to A Weir & Sons, and renamed Etivebank, managed by A Vergottis. On 15 December 1950, Etivebank ran aground at Licata
, Italy
after an anchor chain broke in heavy weather. and went to her aid. On 23 February 1951, Etivebank was damaged in an incident involving the SS Texas in the Suez Canal
. The owners of Texas were unsuccessfully sued for damages, a decision which was upheld on appeal.
In 1956, she was sold to Alcyone Shipping Co, London
and renamed Alcyone Fortune, serving for two years before being sold to the Pan Norse Steamship Co, Panama
when she was reflagged and renamed Northern Venture.
Northern Venture was managed by Wallem & Co, Hong Kong
until 1966, when management passed to Wak Kwong & Co. On 9 June 1967, Northern Venture ran aground off Okinawa en route from Tsumuki
to Manila
. She broke in two and was declared a total loss. Northern Venture was sold for scrapping locally.
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Empire Aden had the UK Official Number 180156 and used the Code Letters
GDMK.
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
and renamed Northern Venture serving until running aground off Okinawa in 1967.
History
Empire Addison was built by Bartram & Sons LtdBartram & Sons Ltd
This Sunderland shipbuilding firm was founded in 1838 by George Bartram and John Lister. Their partnership was dissolved in 1852 and Bartram's son Robert Appleby Bartram was taken into the business. On his father's retirement in 1871, Robert went into partnership with George Haswell to establish...
, Sunderland and launched on 12 February 1945, being completed on 14 May. Initially she was managed by H Hogarth & Sons, but management passed to A Weir & Co in 1946. In 1948, she was sold to A Weir & Sons, and renamed Etivebank, managed by A Vergottis. On 15 December 1950, Etivebank ran aground at Licata
Licata
Licata is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River , about midway between Agrigento and Gela...
, 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...
after an anchor chain broke in heavy weather. and went to her aid. On 23 February 1951, Etivebank was damaged in an incident involving the SS Texas in the Suez Canal
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal , also known by the nickname "The Highway to India", is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work, it allows water transportation between Europe and Asia without navigation...
. The owners of Texas were unsuccessfully sued for damages, a decision which was upheld on appeal.
In 1956, she was sold to Alcyone Shipping Co, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and renamed Alcyone Fortune, serving for two years before being sold to the Pan Norse Steamship Co, Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
when she was reflagged and renamed Northern Venture.
Northern Venture was managed by Wallem & Co, 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...
until 1966, when management passed to Wak Kwong & Co. On 9 June 1967, Northern Venture ran aground off Okinawa en route from Tsumuki
Tsukumi, Oita
is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 22,336 and the density of 281.38 persons per km². The total area is 79.38 km².The city was founded on April 1, 1951.-External links:*...
to Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. She broke in two and was declared a total loss. Northern Venture was sold for scrapping locally.
Official number and code letters
Official Numbers were a forerunner to IMO NumbersIMO ship identification number
The IMO ship identification number is made of the three letters "IMO" followed by the seven-digit number assigned to all ships by IHS Fairplay when constructed. This is a unique seven digit number that is assigned to propelled, sea-going merchant ships of 100 GT and above...
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Empire Aden had the UK Official Number 180156 and used the Code Letters
Code 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:...
GDMK.