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Empire Austen
''Empire Austen'' was a 7,027 ton cargo ship which was built in 1942. She was renamed ''Frinton'' in 1949, ''Freecrest'' in 1951, ''Fairwater'' in 1955 and ''APJ Usha'' in 1961. She was scrapped in 1962. History ''Empire Austen'' was built by Lithgows, Lithgows Ltd, Port Glasgow as yard number 969. She was launched on 24 March 1942 and completed in May. She was built for the Ministry of War Transport and placed under the management of Honeyman & Co. War service ''Empire Austen'' was a member of a number of convoys during the Second World War. ;KMS 22 Convoy KMS 22 departed Gibraltar on 9 August 1943 and arrived at Port Said on 20 August. ''Empire Austen'' was on a voyage from Malta to Alexandria ;MKS 27 Convoy MKS 27 departed Gibraltar on 14 October 1943 and arrived at Liverpool on 28 October. ''Empire Austen'' was carrying a cargo of cotton and military stores bound for Manchester. ;OS 60 ''Empire Austen'' was listed as a member of Convoy OS 60 which departed Liverpoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilbury
Tilbury is a port town in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, England. The present town was established as separate settlement in the late 19th century, on land that was mainly part of Chadwell St Mary. It contains a 16th century fort and an ancient cross-river ferry. Tilbury is part of the Port of London with a major deep-water port which contributes to the local economy. Situated 24 miles (38.5 km) east of central London and 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Southend-on-Sea (the nearest city), it is also the southernmost point in Essex. Etymology The name of the present town of Tilbury is derived (by way of the port) from the nearby settlements of East and West Tilbury. The name of these settlements is derived from the Saxon ''burgh'', "fortified place", either belonging to Tila, or perhaps at a lowland place. The 8th century spelling (Bede) was "Tilaburg", and the spelling in Domesday was "Tilberia". History Tilbury's history is closely connected with its geographical location (s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
