MV Empire Faith was a substantial CAM (Catapult Aircraft Merchant) ship constructed in 1941 by Barclay Curle & Co in Glasgow, United Kingdom. She measured 418 feet in length with a beam of 57 feet 4 inches, and a depth of 34 feet 2 inches, with a draught of 27 feet 6 inches. Her gross register tonnage (GRT) was 7,061, with a net register tonnage (NRT) of 4,194 and deadweight tonnage (DWT) of approximately 10,350. The vessel was powered by a two-stroke Single Cycle, Single Action diesel engine, featuring four cylinders of 23 5/8 inches diameter and a 37 7/16 inches stroke, rated at 688 nhp and 3,300 bhp, capable of propelling her at a speed of 11.5 knots. Launched on 4 March 1941 and completed by June of the same year, Empire Faith was initially managed under the UK Ministry of War Transport and registered in Glasgow, bearing the official number 168676 and code letters BCJK. Her early service involved transatlantic convoy operations, including participation in numerous convoys such as OB 338, HX 140, ON 8, and many others during World War II, primarily transporting grain, general cargo, and military supplies across the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and to various strategic locations including North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Originally intended as a CAM ship, equipped with a catapult and a fighter aircraft aboard, Empire Faith was converted into a standard cargo vessel in 1943, reflecting her versatile wartime role. She carried vital supplies like grain, armoured vehicles, explosives, and mail, often joining convoy groups to ensure safe passage through dangerous waters. Her armament during war service included guns such as a 4-inch or 4.7-inch gun, a 3-inch or 12-pounder gun, and four machine guns. Post-war, she was sold in 1946 to Johnston Warren Lines and renamed Jessmore. Her service continued under various owners and names, including Antiope in 1958 and Global Venture in 1964. Her operational career lasted until 1971, when she was scrapped in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. MV Empire Faith’s extensive convoy participation and adaptability exemplify her significance in wartime maritime logistics.

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