List of Empire ships (H)
[1] They were acquired from a number of sources: many were built for the government; others obtained from the United States; still others were captured or seized from enemy powers.
[3] Empire Halberd was a 7,177 GRT type C1 ship which was built by Consolidated Steel Corp, Wilmington, California.
To United States Maritime Commission (USMC) in June 1948 and laid up in the James River, renamed Cape Gregory.
In 1945 she was used to evacuate refugees and wounded military personnel from Gdynia, carrying a total of 20,522 people in five voyages.
Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1023, which was built by Submarine Boat Corp, Newark, New Jersey after the USSB contract was terminated for Transmarine, formed for the purpose of completing planned hulls, under the names Nebelow / Sulanierco, launched 23 August 1920 as Sulanierco, sold in 1931 to Portland California Steamship Co, Seattle renamed Admiral Senn for operation with the Admiral Line.
Operated by the United States Army 15 October 1942 – March 1946 as part of the South West Pacific Area Command's permanent local fleet, assigned the "X" number 37, under allocation by MoWT.
[11][12] Empire Hamble was a sister ship to the Coast Farmer, sunk 21 July 1942, and Admiral Halstead that were both in the Pensacola Convoy that was headed to the Philippines and diverted to Australia on 7 December 1941.
[16] Empire Harcourt was a 2,905 GRT cargo ship which was built by William Gray & Co Ltd, West Hartlepool.
[17] Empire Harmony was a 2,906 GRT cargo ship which was built by William Gray & Co Ltd, West Hartlepool.
[20] Empire Hartebeeste was a 5,676 GRT cargo ship which was built by Skinner & Eddy Corp, Seattle.
Empire Hartland was a 683 GRT hopper ship which was built by Ferguson Brothers Ltd, Port Glasgow.
[23] Empire Hawk was a 5,032 GRT cargo ship which was built by American International Shipbuilding, Hog Island, Philadelphia.
[24] Empire Hawksbill was a 5,724 GRT cargo ship which was built by Southwestern Shipbuilding, San Pedro, California.
[25] Empire Hazlitt was a 7,036 GRT cargo ship which was built by John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields.
Damaged by enemy bombing 11 nautical miles (20 km)east of Hartlepool, proceeded to Middlesbrough where repairs were carried out.
At the end of the war, her Polish crew refused to recognise Russian control of Poland and signed British articles of maritime employment.
Refloated on 27 March 1941 and beached at Whitmore Bay Sands but broke in two and declared a constructive total loss.
[35] The wreck is of interest to scuba divers, being just off Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland, at a depth of 70m and in waters which are generally of very good visibility.
The wreck is broken apart but generally accessible, including her final deck cargo of Sherman tanks and other military vehicles, some of which are tumbled onto the adjacent seabed.
Empire Heron was a 6,023 GRT cargo ship which was built by Moore Shipbuilding Co, Oakland, California.
[36] Empire Heywood was a 7,050 GRT cargo ship which was built by Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Dundee.
Operated under the management of Mitchel, Cotts & Co Ltd. Sold in 1962 to Stuart Navigation (Bahamas) Ltd, Hong Kong, and renamed Andros.
Sold in 1960 to G Kouremenos, Greece, and renamed Elias K. Ran aground on 17 January 1967 at the Farasan Islands 16°23′N 41°48′E / 16.383°N 41.800°E / 16.383; 41.800 in rough seas.
Transferred within the Blue Star group to Frederick Leyland & Co in 1949, then to Lamport and Holt Line Ltd in 1950, and finally to Booth Steamship Co in 1953.
Operated under the management of A Weir & Co Ltd. Sold in 1954 to Halcyon Lijn NV, Rotterdam, and renamed Stad Haarlem.
[43] Empire Hope was a 12,688 GRT refrigerated cargo liner which was built by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast.
Operated under the management of Shaw, Savill & Albion Co Ltd. On 11 August 1942 she was bombed by Junkers Ju 88 and Heinkel He 111 while a member of Convoy WS 21.
[44] Empire Housman was a 7,359 GRT cargo ship which was built by William Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland.
Japan surrendered during her lay-up and Empire Humber was arrested on behalf of the Admiralty Marshal, the writ being nailed to the captain's cabin door.
[49] Empire Hunter was a 5,967 GRT cargo ship which was built by William Pickersgill & Sons Ltd, Sunderland.
