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Vesco - (1921-1947)
Motor vessel "Vesco", was build in 1926. On November 18th, 1941, HMS Sealion sank the
Norwegian tanker "Vesco" off the Laksefjord, Norway.
The Miramar Ship Index for "VESCO"
IDNo:
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5606414
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Year:
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1926
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Name:
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VESCO
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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Flag:
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NOR
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Date of completion:
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05.1926
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Tons:
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331
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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17
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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41.5
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Country of build:
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NOR
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Beam:
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7.7
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Builder:
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Harstad MV
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Harstad
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1D-
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Subsequent History:
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Disposal Data:
Torpedoed and sunk ( SEALION ) 70.57 N / 26.50 E on 18.11.1941 [ Voyage Harstad-Vardo, petrol ]
History:
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Registered Owner
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5606414
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1926
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VESCO
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331
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-
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A/S Vestlandske Petroleum Co.
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