JET
21st January 2006, 06:36
I have some queries regarding another troop carrier - the Empire Hallidale. She was a reparation ship from Germany.
I am sure that some person/s will provide the answers to the following items,
When was she built, by whom and tonnage, etc.
Who were the Owners,what was her original name and what was her service history.
Who managed/operated her for the British government.
When and where was she scrapped.
I remember assisting in maintenance of the diesel generators when she was in Liverpool, early 50's. Probably 1953. The Paxman diesels (similar engines to the prime movers in the U class subs) required extensive maintenance every time that she returned to the U.K. involving day and night work from the time of the ship's arrival to it's departure.
For obvious reasons she was known to the regular group going on board each time as their 'Wheel of Fortune.'
The main propulsion was twin steam recip engines with Bauer-Wach exhaust turbines and it all looked pretty sick at that time.
She must have leaked a lot also as I recall seeing numerous wheel barrow loads of cement being taken down the tunnel during our time on board.
John
I am sure that some person/s will provide the answers to the following items,
When was she built, by whom and tonnage, etc.
Who were the Owners,what was her original name and what was her service history.
Who managed/operated her for the British government.
When and where was she scrapped.
I remember assisting in maintenance of the diesel generators when she was in Liverpool, early 50's. Probably 1953. The Paxman diesels (similar engines to the prime movers in the U class subs) required extensive maintenance every time that she returned to the U.K. involving day and night work from the time of the ship's arrival to it's departure.
For obvious reasons she was known to the regular group going on board each time as their 'Wheel of Fortune.'
The main propulsion was twin steam recip engines with Bauer-Wach exhaust turbines and it all looked pretty sick at that time.
She must have leaked a lot also as I recall seeing numerous wheel barrow loads of cement being taken down the tunnel during our time on board.
John