Derwentdale
Ship Number
1052
Vessel Type
Landing Ship Carrier
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
4
Launch Date
April 12, 1941
Delivered
August 30, 1941
Owner
Admiralty
Weight
8398 grt
BP Length
460 feet
Breadth
59 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
11.5 knots
Propulsion
Direct Acting (D.A.) Diesel
Official No.
168212
Registered
London
Fate
Scrapped
Derwentdale

Originally ordered by Eagle Oil Company but whilst under construction she was completed as a Landing Ship (Gantry) capable of carrying 215 troops and 15 LCMs. Pennant A114
 
During the Second World War she participated in landings at Madagascar, North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
 
In 1946 she was converted into an oiler.
 
She was sold in 1959 and renamed Irvingdale 1  but sold for breaking up in 1966.