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Esso Raleigh (II) - (1942-1962)
See also : ARUBA SUPPLY SHIP & Launch of the "Esso Raleigh (II)"
Tugs taking the second "Esso Raleigh" in charge just after the ship was launched at Chester, Pa.,
September 22, 1942 .
"Esso Raleigh (II)", during war time in 1944.
"Esso Raleigh (2)". Broadside view in midstream. The shoreline is visible in the background.( Photo William B. Taylor )
"Esso Raleigh (2)", during war time, anchored, June 26th, 1944. (Photo US Coast Guard)
"Esso Raleigh (2)" in Houston ship canal sailing for New York.( Esso photo )
"Esso Raleigh (2)".( Esso photo )
"Esso Raleigh", just after the war, in her normal colours and still with canon-platforms.
"San Juan", ex. "Esso Raleigh (II)".
( Photo copyright Airfoto Malacca )
"San Juan", ex. "Esso Raleigh (II)".
( Photo copyright Airfoto Malacca )
"San Juan", ex. "Esso Raleigh (II)", 1978.
The Miramar Ship Index for
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ESSO RALEIGH
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IDNo / IMO
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242653 / 5310034
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Year
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1942
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Name
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ESSO RALEIGH
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Flag
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USA
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Owner
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Standard Oil of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del.
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Type
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Tanker
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Tons
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9955
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DWT
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16585
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LOA
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158,5
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LPP
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152,4
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Beam
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20,73
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Dept
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11,28
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Draft
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9,17
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Mach.
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1D-16.2
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Power
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9900 shaft horsepower
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Design
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Custom built tanker
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Builder
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Sun
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Yard
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Chester, Pa
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Yard No
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237
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Built
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USA
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Keel
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26.05.1942
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Launch
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21.09.1942
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Compl.
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19.12.1942
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Subsequent History
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1942 ESSO RALEIGH - Transferred to US War Adm., (Manager Standard Oil of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del., under GAA)
1946 ESSO RALEIGH - redeleted to Standard Oil of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del.
1950 ESSO RALEIGH - Esso Sg., Co.,Wilmington, Del.
1960 ESSO RALEIGH - Humble Oil & Refining Co.,Wilmington, Del.
1962a SAN JUAN - Sea-Land Service, Inc., Wilmington, Del.
1962b converted to containership with new midbody, Lg & widened 191.2 / 185.1 x 23.8 mtr, 16395 grt / 15770 dwt.
1962c SAN JUAN - Skarship Corp., Wilmington, Del.
1964 SAN JUAN - Litton Ind., Leasing, Corp., Wilmington, Del.
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End
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1978
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Disposal Data
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Scrapped Japan 1978. By Mitsubishi HI., Ltd. (Midbody used in building SEA-LAND PACER 17618/78)
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"Esso Raleigh (II)", Status card.