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Socony 5 (2) - (1927- ?? )
Photo of a model of the tug "Socony 5".
( On the back of the photo was written, the tug at launching was sponsored by a Mrs. T. J. Smith.
Mr. T. J. Smith was a naval designer of tug boats/oil lighters and river excursion boats )
( Photo thanks to Raymond Eckhoff )
"Socony 5".
( Photos thanks to Michael Herrick )
The Tug "Socony 5", was built in 1927 by Staten Island Shipbuilding in Port Richmond,
for the "Socony Mobil Oil Co Inc" at New York (USA)
Hull No. 775. Measurements are 215 GRT, delivered in 1927.
214 GRT, L 30,48 m, B 7,34m, D 3,73m
1 scr, C 2cyl, 800 ihp
Socony 5, hull 775, steam tug for Standard Transportation Co.;
100 ft. 2 in. L. B.P.; 24ft. lin. beam; 12ft. 3in. depth; 15 knots speed;
comp. engs. 850 I.H.P.; 1 Scotch boiler 14ft. 9in. dia. by 12ft.;
keel Mar. 15/27; deliver Aug. /27 estimated.
SOCONY 5
1927: Built by "Staten Island Shipbuilding Co" at Port Richmond, NY (USA) (YN 775)
1927: delivered to "Socony Mobil Oil Co Inc" at New York (USA)
The Miramar Ship Index for "SOCONY 5"
IDNo:
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2226891
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Year:
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1927
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Name:
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SOCONY 5
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tug
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Launch Date:
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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08.1937
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Tons:
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216
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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0
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Yard No:
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775
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Length overall:
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30.5
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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7.3
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Builder:
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Staten Island SB Co.
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Port Richmond
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1C-15
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Subsequent History:
?
Disposal Data:
?
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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226891
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2226891
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1927
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SOCONY 5
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216
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Standard Transp., Co.
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No further hisitory known.