MV Atheltemplar

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History
United Kingdom
Name	MV Atheltemplar
Operator	United Molasses Co Ltd, London (1930–1940) Athel Lines Ltd (1940–43)
Port of registry	Liverpool
Builder	Lithgows, Port Glasgow, Scotland
Yard number	843
Launched	15 April 1930
Completed	1930
Out of service	14 September 1942
Identification	UK official number 161160 code letters LGBH (1930–33) Call sign GJYQ (1934–42)
Fate	Sunk on 14 September 1942
General characteristics
Class and type	Molasses tanker
Tonnage	8,939 GRT
Length	475 ft (144.78 m)
Beam	63 ft 5 in (19.33 m)
Depth	35 ft (10.67 m)
Installed power	709 NHP
Propulsion	Twin screws powered by 2 x 6-cylinder 4-stroke single-acting diesel engines (John G. Kincaid & Company, Greenock)
Speed	11 knots (20 km/h)
Capacity	9,400 tons of Admiralty fuel oil
Crew	44 (early Second World War) 61 (Arctic convoys)
Armament	Early Second World War: 1 × 4.7" gun 1 × 12-pounder AA gun 4 × Lewis .303" machine guns 1 × barrage kite

MV Atheltemplar was a motor tanker built by Lithgows, Port Glasgow. She was launched on 15 April 1930, registered in Liverpool and operated by the United Molasses Co Ltd of London. She was transferred to Athel Lines on 1 January 1940.