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Acme - (1901-1913)
"Acme", (pictured), Astral (1900) and Atlas (1902) were +/- sisterships launched at Sewall's yard for the Standard Oil Company of New York.
( Photo Jan Lettens )
"Acme" silhouette drawing.
(Nova Scotia Museum)
"Star of Poland", ex."Acme". Was wrecked off Katsuura 15.09.1818. [Voyage Manila-San Francisco, general cargo]
( Photo Jan Lettens )
The Miramar Ship Index for
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ACME
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IDNo / IMO
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2107655
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Year
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1901
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Name
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ACME
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Flag
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USA
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Owner
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Standard Oil Co.
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Type
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barque - bark
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Tons
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3288
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DWT
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????
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LOA
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??
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LPP
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101.3
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Beam
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13.8
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Dept
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8
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Draft
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?
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Machinery
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Sail
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Power
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None
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ShipDesign
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4-masted barque with dubbel top- and topgallant sails and royal sails.
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Builder
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Sewall
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Yard
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Bath
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Yard No
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46
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Country built
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USA
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Keel
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??
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Launch
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??
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Completed
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06.1901
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Subsequent History
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1913 ACME - Alaska Packers' Association
1915 STAR OF POLAND - Alaska Packers' Association
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End
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1918
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Disposal Data
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Wrecked off Katsuura, Japan, on 15.09.1918. [Voyage Manila-San Francisco, general cargo]
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