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Building & Launch of the "Esso Augusta (1)"
Construction of the "Esso Augusta (I)", Hull 195, a single screw, diesel powered,
7,500 HP, 17,928 DWT. Build by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, for her
owner Standard Oil Compnay New Jersey.
( Photo Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company photograph collection )
"Esso Augusta (I)", shortly before her launch on 1940-06-22.
( Photo Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company photograph collection )
Launch of the "Esso Augusta (I)", on 1940-06-22.
( Photo Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company photograph collection )
Launch of the "Esso Augusta (I)", on 1940-06-22.
( Photo Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company photograph collection )
"Esso Augusta (I)", with unknown tug.
( Photo Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company photograph collection )