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A. C. Bedford - (1918-1949)
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The "A. C. Bedford", built in 1918, delivered vital cargoes throughout the war, undamaged.( Photo Copyright Robert G. Skerrett )
"A. C. Bedford" during the war, May 2nd, 1943.( Photo US Coast Guard )
The "A. C. Bedford" on the new Todd dry-dock at Mobile, Al.
"A. C. Bedford".
The Miramar Ship Index for "A.C. BEDFORD"
IDNo:
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2215979
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Year:
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1918
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Name:
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A.C. BEDFORD
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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27.10.1917
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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02.1918
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Tons:
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10614
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link:
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-
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DWT:
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18,673
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Yard No:
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135
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Length overall:
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157.9
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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152.4
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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20.7
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Builder:
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Bethlehem Steel Co.
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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San Francisco
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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2T-10
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Philadelphia 2nd quarter 1949. [ By Northern Metals Co. ]
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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Registered Owner
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215979
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2215979
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1918
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A.C. BEDFORD
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10614
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Standard Oil Co of New Jersey
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215979
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2215979
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1918
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A.C. BEDFORD
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10614
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1927
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Standard Sg Co Inc.
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215979
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2215979
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1918
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A.C. BEDFORD
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10614
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1935
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Standard Oil Co of New Jersey
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Sistership is "Fred W. Weller".
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
1918 - A. C. BEDFORD USA 2T (aft) (10)
10,614 GRT for Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey), New York 500.0 x 68.0 Feet
Tanke built by Bethlehem SB. Corp., San Francisco (2) #135 215979
1927 - Standard Shipping Co., Inc., Wilmington, Del.
1935 - Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del.
Broken up at Philadelphia, 2nd quarter 1949, by Northern Metals Co.