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ESSO International Tankers 1930-1939
Phoebus (II) - (1935-1950)
See also : Spare Parts Cargo
"Phoebus (II)" was build in 1923.
Propelled by 2 Sulzer 2 cycle 1700 BHP Diesel engines.
Sisterships are "Vistula" and "Prometheus".
In 1935 handed over to Panama Transport Co., Panama, PA
Broken up at Baltimore, 3rd quarter 1950 by Patapsco Scrap Co.
"Phoebus (II)".
 
"Phoebus (II)".
 
"Phoebus (II)".

Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :

PHOEBUS - 1923    GE    2M (aft)     (12½)
9,226 GRT for Deutsche Amerik. Petroleum Ges., Hamburg, 498.9 x 64.1
Tanker build by Howaldtswerke, Kiel,  (8),  #625
1928 - Waried Tankschiff Rhederei G.m.b.H., Hamburg
1933 - Baltisch-Amerikanische Petroleum Import G.m.b.H., Danzig, DZ
1935 - Panama Transport Co., Panama, PA
Broken up at Baltimore, 3rd quarter 1950 by Patapsco Scrap Co.

The Miramar Ship Index for "PHOEBUS"
IDNo:
5605961
Year:
1923
Name:
PHOEBUS
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
20.02.1923
Flag:
DEU
Date of completion:
08.1923

DWT:
Yard No:
625
Length overall:
Ship Design:
LPP:
152.1
Country of build:
DEU
Beam:
19.5
Builder:
Howaldtswerke
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Kiel
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
2D-12.5

Subsequent History:
-

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Baltimore 3th quarter 1950.

History :
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
5605961
1923
PHOEBUS
9226
-
Deutsch-Am. Petrol.