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ESSO International Tankers 1960-1969
Esso Malacca - (1969-1983)
"Esso Malacca" was build in 1969.Sold as "United Venture" in 1983. Agian in 1987 as "United Venture".
12.01.1988 struck by a Exocet missile in the Persian Gulf and declared CTL ( Constuctal Total loss).
 
"Esso Malacca".

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO MALACCA"
IDNo:
7001003
Year:
1969
Name:
ESSO MALACCA
Launch Date:
01.08.1969
Type:
Tanker
Date of completion:
11.1969
Flag:
PAN
Keel:

DWT:
21324
Yard No:
173
Length overall:
170.1
Ship Design:
LPP:
161.0
Country of build:
Beam:
23.5
Builder:
Ishikawajima-Harima
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Kure
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1D-15

Subsequent History:
1983 LACONIA II - 1987 UNITED VENTURE

Disposal Data:
Struck by a Exocet missile off Lavan Is 12.01.1988 & scuttled

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Main Owner
7001003
7001003
1969
ESSO MALACCA
12000
Esso Tpt., Co., Inc.
7001003
7001003
1969
LACONIA II
12000
1983
7001003
7001003
1969
UNITED VENTURE
12000
1987