SS Empire Heath

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History
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
NameEmpire Heath
BuilderBartram & Sons Ltd, South Dock, Sunderland
Laid down1941
Launched27 April 1941
FateSunk 11 May 1944
General characteristics
TypeCAM ship
Tonnage6,643 GRT
Aircraft carried
Sea Hurricane Mk.1

Empire Heath was a 6,643 

Second World War, she served as a CAM ship, capable of embarking and operating a Hawker Hurricane aircraft.[1]

History

Empire Heath sailed from

FAT torpedo which hit and Empire Heath sank rapidly. The U-boat crew rescued Chief Steward Frederick Wakeham, one of the survivors and captured him for questioning. He was landed at Lorient on 19 July and taken to the prisoner of war camp Marlag und Milag Nord. Overall, the master, 46 crew members, one passenger and nine gunners were killed.[2] The wreck is located at 21.31S 29.50W.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Empire Heath (British Steam merchant) - Ships hit by German U-boats during WWII - uboat.net". uboat.net. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  2. ^ "S.S. Empire Heath. (Sunderland)". Benfleet Community Archive. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  3. ^ "STAG LINE Joseph Robinson & Sons, North Shields". mariners-list.com. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Those Serving with SS Empire Heath in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The Wartime Memories Project -". wartimememoriesproject.com. Retrieved 16 February 2022.