As British Bombardier shortly after WW2

A dummy funnel is still in place with the engine exhaust routed by “goal posts” at the stern

This was done to disguise her as a cargo ship rather than a tanker - making her a less attractive target for German warships

Photographed in almost the same position British Bombardier now clearly  a tanker

Capetown Castle on F Berth

Career Summary

1943 Managed by Dodd Thompson

1943 Management transferred to British Tanker Co

Vessel

Built

Tonnage

Official No

Ship Builder

Engine Builder

Engine Type

HP

Screws

Empire Bombardier

1943

8202

168521

Harland & Wolff

Belfast

Harland & Wolff

Belfast

Motor 8 Cyl

Burmeister & Wain


1

Empire Bombardier

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