Harland and Wolff - Shipbuilding and Engineering Works

	Escalante
	Ship Number		1539
	Vessel Type		Cargo Ship
	Built		Govan Yard


	Launch Date		July 5, 1955

	Delivered		December 14, 1955
	Owner		Royal Mail Lines Ltd
	Weight		7791 grt
	BP Length		415 feet
	Breadth		58-6 feet
	No. of Screws		Single
	Speed (approx)		14 knots
	Propulsion		Single Acting (S.A.) Diesel,B&W Oil 2SA 6cy 4500bhp , by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Glasgow
	Official No.		186335
	Registered		London
	Fate		Scrapped



	[Manes P]
	General freighter used in various trades but most often West Indies, Spanish Main and southern US ports. Sold January 1970 to Maresencia Cia Nav SA, Piraeus; renamed Manes P, but unfortunately sank on her first voyage under that name near Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, in February of that year. Subsequently re-sold for breaking up.