SS Baxtergate
Cargo ship
Baxtergate was a 7,072 GRT cargo ship that was built in 1944 as Empire Cowdray by Shipbuilding Corporation Ltd, Sunderland, United Kingdom. She was built for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT). In 1948, she was sold into merchant service and renamed Granhill. A further sale in 1951 saw her renamed Baxtergate. She served until scrapped in 1960.
Description
The ship was built in 1944 by Shipbuilding Corporation Ltd, Glasgow. Launched on 19 August and completed in October, she was yard number 4.
The ship was 447 feet 8 inches (136.45 m) long, with a beam of 56 feet 3 inches (17.15 m). She was assessed at 7,072 GRT.
The ship was propelled by a triple expansion steam engine.
History
Second World War
Empire Cowdray was built for the MoWT. She was initially operated under the management of the Alexander Steamship Company.
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