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Esso New Orleans (1) - (1939-1939)
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See also: USS Chenango (ACV-28), ex. Esso New Orleans (1) - Part 1 & USS Chenango (ACV-28), ex. Esso New Orleans (1) - Part 2
"Esso New Orleans (1)" was aquired by the US Navy in may 1941 and renamed USS "Chenango" (AO 31). Conversion to an
escortcarrier (CVE 28) completed in september 1942. Scrapped Bilbao august 1962.
Sisterships are USS "Cimarron" and the SS "Seakay" (later the USS "Santee").
"Esso New Orleans (1)" inbound April 21st, 1941.( Photo US Coast Guard )
"Esso New Orleans (1)" July 13th, 1940.( Photo Copyright Taylor, William B. )
"Esso New Orleans" (1) homeward bound.
Photo by former Chief engineer Ernest G. Bornheimer.
"Esso New Orleans" (1) in a heavy storm..
"Chenango" (AO 31), ex. "Esso New Orleans (1)", arriving at Bethlehem Steel Company, Staten Island.
"Chenango" (AO 31), ex. "Esso New Orleans (1)", July 1th, 1941.
"Chenango" (AO 31), ex. "Esso New Orleans (1)", drawing after conversion.The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO NEW ORLEANS (1)"
IDNo:
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2238282
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Year:
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1939
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Name:
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ESSO NEW ORLEANS
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Launch Date:
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01.04.1939
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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04.39
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Flag:
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USA
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Keel:
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DWT:
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18300
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Yard No:
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174
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Length overall:
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168.6
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Ship Design:
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T3-S2-A1
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LPP:
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160.0
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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22.9
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Builder:
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Sun
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Chester, Pa
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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2 ST-18
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Subsequent History:
[ 1942 converted to escort aircraft carrier, 11400 tons, extreme breadth 32.0 mtr ] -
1941 CHENANGO
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Bilbao 08.1962.
History:
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Main Owner
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238282
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2238282
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1939
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ESSO NEW ORLEANS
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11340
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Standard Oil Co NJ.
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AO-31
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2238282
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1939
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CHENANGO
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11340
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1941
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U.S. Navy
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CVE-28
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2238282
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1938
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CHENANGO
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11340
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1942
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U.S. Navy
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Additional Info ;
CVE-28 USS CHENANGO, (Ex- AO-31 - Ex- Civilian ESSO NEW ORLEANS)
CLASS - SANGAMON
Displacement 11,400 Tons, Dimensions, 553' 11" (oa) x 75' x 32'(Max)
Armament 2 x 5"/51 8 x 40mm, 12 x 20mm, 31 Aircraft.
Machinery, 13,500 SHP; Geared Turbines, 2 screws.
Speed, 18 Knots, Crew 830.