| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Empire Bowman |
| Owner | Ministry of War Transport |
| Operator | Hain Steamship Co Ltd |
| Port of registry |  Glasgow |
| Builder | C Connell & Co Ltd, Scotstoun |
| Yard number | 437 |
| Launched | 4 April 1942 |
| Completed | 25 May 1942 |
| Out of service | 30 March 1943 |
| Identification |
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| Fate | Sunk, 30 March 1943 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 7,030 GRT |
| Length | 431 ft 3 in (131.45 m) |
| Beam | 56 ft 3 in (17.15 m) |
| Depth | 35 ft 2 in (10.72 m) |
| Propulsion | 1 x triple expansion steam engine |
| Crew | 44, plus 6 DEMS gunners |
Location of the sinking of Empire Bowman.
Empire Bowman was a 7,030 GRT cargo ship built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT). Completed in May 1942, she served until 30 March 1943 when she was torpedoed and sunk by U-404. One of her crew was awarded an Albert Medal for his actions in the sinking.