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Esso Louisiana (2) - (1965-1973)
See also : Exxon Louisiana

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The second "Esso Louisiana" was built in 1965, by Main Iron Works Inc., for Humble Oil & Refining Co.

Pusher
Registered: (USA)ON 298235
(72'x24')
2 scr, 2x diesel Caterpillar type D379, 1020bhp total

ESSO LOUISIANA
1965: Built by "Main Iron Works Inc" at Houma, La.(USA)
1965: delivered to "Humble Oil & Refining Co" at Houston, Tx.(USA)
        (USA flag, ON 298235)
1973 -xx/01: restyled to "Exxon Shipping Co" at Houston, Tx.(USA), renamed EXXON LOUISIANA
1984: To "K.G. Marine Inc" at Harvey, La.(USA), renamed SHANNON BOURG
1986: To "Alamo Inland Marine Co" at Houston, Tx.(USA), renamed MEDINA
1989 -xx/04: To "Dixie Marine Inc" at Houston, Tx.(USA)
1998 -xx/01: To "Kirby Inland Marine LP" at Houston, Tx.(USA)
2005: still in service

Name
O/N
Rig
Length
Width
HP
Built Year
Built At
Builder
Home Port
MEDINA
0298235
tow
65.9
24
1020
1965
Houma, La
Main Iron Works, Inc.
Wilmington, De