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Exxon Lexington - (1973-1989)
See her also as : Esso Lexington & Lexington
 
"Exxon Lexington" was build as "Esso Lexington" in 1958, renamed in 1973.
Sold as "Lexington" in 1989. Out of service 1999 and laid up.
Sold in 2005 for breaking up.
 "Exxon Lexington", ex. "Esso Lexington" in the houston Ship Channel 1984.
 "Exxon Lexington", ex. "Esso Lexington" in the houston Ship Channel 1984.
 
"Exxon Lexington", April 3rd, 1974.
( Photo Copyright Walter Edwin Frost )
 
"Exxon Lexington", ex. "Esso Lexington".
 
"Exxon Lexington", ex. "Esso Lexington", in icy waters, a very nice shot.

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO LEXINGTON"
IDNo:
5107774
Year:
1958
Name:
ESSO LEXINGTON
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
28.01.1958
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
1958

Tons:
24539
Link:
-
DWT:
38101
Yard No:
528
Length overall:
217.9
Ship Design:
LPP:
208.8
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
28.4
Builder:
Newport News SB
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Newport News
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-16

Subsequent History:
1973 EXXON LEXINGTON - 1989 LEXINGTON

Disposal Data:
1984 Out of service and laid up
1989 (Govt. - USA) - Reserve Fleet.
11-14-2005 Sold to Southern Scrap Material Company, NOLA
7-13-2008 Dismantlement

History :
ON
LR/IMO  
ID  
Year
Name  
Tons  
Change  
Owner
5107774
5107774
1958
ESSO LEXINGTON
24539
Esso Standard Oil Co.
5107774
5107774
1958
EXXON LEXINGTON
24539
1973
Exxon Tpt Co.
5107774
5107774
1958
LEXINGTON
24539
1989
US Govt. Marad

Maritime Administration Cards: