

| Name | Tarentum |
| Former Name | Merchantman - Empire Bess |
| LR Number | 39005 |
| Call Sign | IMCA |
| Tonnage | 567,54 |
| Port of Registry | Napoli |
| Official Number | 915 |
| Shipbuilder | Clelands |
| Building Place | Walsend on Tyne |
| Date of Build | 1945 |
| L | 41,1 |
| B | 10,1 |
| D | 4,9 |
| Hull | Steel |
| Engine Maker | George Clark |
| Engine Type | Steam Engine - 3 Cylinder triple Expansion |
| B.H.P. | 1350 |