UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report, August 26, 2014

Commission file number 001-36028

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Item 1 - Information Contained in this Form 6-K Report

Attached to this Report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Ardmore Shipping Corporation dated August 26, 2014, announcing the filing of a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.