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Esso Gascogne (2) - (1972-1985)
 "Esso Gascogne (2)" was build in 1972, scrapped in 1985. Here at Europoort, Rotterdam.
( Photo Copyright DDGHANSA )
 "Esso Gascogne (2)".
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"Esso Gascogne (2)".
 
 "Esso Gascogne (2)", almost the same photo as above.
 
"Esso Gascogne (2)".
 
"Esso Gascogne (2)", at Europoort.
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
 
"Esso Gascogne (2)", at Europoort.
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 "Esso Gascogne (2)", at Europoort.
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
 
"Esso Gasgogne" and "Esso Slagen" at Slagen 1973.
"Esso Gasgogne"

Original Name
Esso Gascogne
Type
VLCC
Delivered
29-12-1972
IMO No
7229734
Builder & Yard
A.G. »Weser«, Bremen, Germany
Yard No
1385
Engine
Steam
KW
23872
GRT
126188
NTR
99480
DWT
256740
LOA
347,81
LBP
329,22
Beam
51,87
Draft
19,96
Depth
25,61
Other names and history
1985 Scrapped at Busan
Scrapped
25-02-1985

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO GASCOGNE"
IDNo:
7229734
Year:
1972
Name:
ESSO GASCOGNE
Keel:
01.03.1972
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
22.09.1972
Flag:
FRA
Date of completion:
29.12.1972

Tons:
126188
Link:
-
DWT:
256740
Yard No:
1385
Length overall:
347.8
Ship Design:
LPP:
329.2
Country of build:
DEU
Beam:
51.9
Builder:
Weser
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Bremen
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-15.5

Subsequent History:
-

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Busan 25.02.1985, work began 01.03.1985. [ By Korea Iron & Steel ]

History :
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
7229734
7229734
1972
ESSO GASCOGNE
126188
-
Esso-Standard SAF

Additional Information :

ESSO GASCOGNE ( 2 ) (1972 -1985) F.N.K.Q.
126188 GT.,  99480 NT.,  256740 DWT.; 347.81 l.o.a. - 329.22 p.p. \  51.81 x 25.61 meters (19.95 draught).
Two General Electric steam turbines of 32000 SHP
Dr. geared to screw shaft by the shipbuilder. 15.75 knots.
22.09.1972 : launched and 1972 : completed by A.G. Weser (1385), Bremen as Esso Gascogne (2) for Esso-Standard SAF, Le Havre.
25.02.1985 : Arrived at Busan (S. Korea) for breaking up.
 Sistership : Esso Langeudoc (2).