SS Empire Wolfe and SS Empire Candida, Records

This material is held atGlamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg

  • Reference
    • GB 214 D689
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1933-1946
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

Ledger; with milk account records for 1933-1934 in middle of volume.

Administrative / Biographical History

Ships with the prefix 'Empire' were in the service of the British Government and were mostly used during World War II by the Ministry of War Transport. SS Empire Wolfe was launched in 1941 while SS Empire Candida was launched in 1942.

Arrangement

Original order retained.

Access Information

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the National Museum Wales, March 2010.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Louise Cordery for the Glamorgan Archives, with reference to www.mariners-l.co.uk/EmpIndex.html.

Appraisal Information

All records which meet the collection policy of the Glamorgan Archives have been retained.

Custodial History

Records were transferred from National Museum Wales, Collections Centre. Prior to that is unknown.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.