S/R Galveston - (1970-1993)

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See also : The combination vessel Exxon Galveston & Enco Sunshine State & Exxon Galveston - (1970-1993)

"Exxon Galveston", is a combination of a barge and tug.

Tug Exxon Sunshine State and its barge, the Exxon Port Everglades, were

modified and joined to make a new vessel : the Exxon Galveston.

In 1993 renamed as "S/R Galveston", sold in 2003 as "Cm Spirit".

Scrapped at Alang 31.10.2010 & beached 7.11.2010.

"Exxon Galveston" seen as "S/R Galveston".

"Exxon Galveston" seen as "S/R Galveston".

( Photo thanks to Harold Boyer )

"Exxon Galveston", in drydock at San Francisco Drydock immediately prior to being refloated,

the twin screw tug propulsion system is very apparent.

( Photo thanks to Herb Forthuber )

Builders:

Builder	Customer Number	Builder Role	Contractual Responsibility	Contract Date
GULFPORT SHIPBLDG CORP.	256801	Prime Build	TUG BUILT BY:
GULFPORT SHIPBLDG CORP.	256801	Subcontractor	BARGE BUILT BY:
NORTHROP GRUMMAN	415209	Subcontractor	JOINED & CONV. BY	1 feb. 1978

The Miramar Ship Index for "ENCO SUNSHINE STATE"

Tons:	285/14280	Link:	-
DWT:		Yard No:	726
Length overall:		Ship Design:
LPP:		Country of build:	USA
Beam:		Builder:	Gulfport
Material of build:		Location of yard:	Port Arthur, Tx.
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):

Subsequent History:

1973 EXXON SUNSHINE STATE -

[ linked to barge ENCO PORT EVERGLADES, Gulfport #725 ] -

[ 1978 barge & tug joined, Lg, widened & deepened, 168.4/149.4 x 29.0 mtr, 14280 grt/27726 dwt, converted to crude oil tanker ] -

1978 EXXON GALVESTON - 1993 S/R GALVESTON - 2003 CM SPIRIT

Disposal Data:

Scrapped at Alang 31.10.2010 & beached 7.11.2010

History: