Heavy lift general cargo vessel.
Built as Empire Athelstan and sold in 1947 to E G Thompson (Shipping) Ltd, Leith who traded as Ben Line Steamers Ltd. She was renamed Benalbanach, the second of five Ben Line ships to bear that name.
In 1949, Benalbanach transported military supplies to Malaya and Hong Kong, the latter as defence against incursions from mainland China then involved in a Civil War. She served with Ben Line until 1963 when she was laid up for a time at Hartlepool. Was scrapped in 1975
General cargo ship at this time registered in Greece.
Built as Empire Cranmer in 1941 and sailed in a number on convoys during WWll until 1942 when she was transferred to the Greek Government who renamed her Thraki.
She continued with convoy work until the end of the war, after which she was sold and renamed Arietta. Under this name she sailed until 1960 when she ran aground and declared a loss.
