SS Empire Addison was a 7,010 ton steamship which was built in 1941 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT), she was sold in 1945 becoming Philosopher, and sold to Liberia in 1959 and renamed Aiolos serving until scrapped in 1963.

Empire Addison was built by Lithgows, Port Glasgow and launched in on 31 December 1941, she was completed in March 1942.

Empire Addison was carrying general cargo, destined for the Persian Gulf.

Empire Addison was carrying general cargo, destined for Port Said, Bombay and Karachi.

Empire Addison had the UK Official Number 168290 and used the Code Letters BDPF.