As British Bombardier shortly after WW2
A dummy funnel is still in place with the engine exhaust routed by “goal posts” at the stern
This was done to disguise her as a cargo ship rather than a tanker - making her a less attractive target for German warships
Photographed in almost the same position British Bombardier now clearly a tanker
Capetown Castle on F Berth
Career Summary
1943 Managed by Dodd Thompson
1943 Management transferred to British Tanker Co
Vessel
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Built
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Tonnage
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Official No
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Ship Builder
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Engine Builder
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Engine Type
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HP
|
Screws
|
Empire Bombardier
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1943
|
8202
|
168521
|
Harland & Wolff
Belfast
|
Harland & Wolff
Belfast
|
Motor 8 Cyl
Burmeister & Wain
|
2510 HP
|
1
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