| Vessel Name: | EMPIRE CAICOS |
| Vessel ID: | 515010073 |
| Vessel Type: | Steamship |
| Tonnage: | 3,658 gross |
| Owner: | Ministry of War Transport (British) |
| Built: | 1945 |
| Builder: | Wm. Gray & Co., West Hartlepool |
| Engine: | Triple expsnsion by Central Marine Engine Works. |
| Vessel Abstract: | 1945 built for British Ministry of War Transport as EMPIRE CAICOS. 1950 sold to Tate & Lyle Ltd renamed SUGAR TRANSPORTER. 1957 sold to James Patterson & Co. from Melbourne and renamed PATTAWILYA. 1961 her owners became McIlwraith McEacharn. 1962 sold to John Manners & Co. Registered Hong Kong. 328ft x 46ft 6in x 20ft 10in. 10 knots. Had called Auckland when EMPIRE CAICOS. Called Auckland 14 June 1963. |
| Significant Date: | 14 Jun 1963 |