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New Haven Socony - (1934-1955)
"New Haven Socony" was built in 1934. Sold in 1955 as "Poling Bros. No. 9".
Sank in East River, New York, NY, on February 26, 1981, following an explosion and fire; one life lost.
Vessel was bound from Bridgeport, CT, for Newark, NJ, at time of loss.
"New Haven Socony".
"New Haven Socony".
"New Haven Socony".
( Getty Images )
"New Haven Socony".
"New Haven Socony".
"Poling Bros. No. 9", ex. "New Haven Socony", in 1972.
( Steve Bernhard Photo )
"Poling Bros. No. 9", ex. "New Haven Socony", aground at Oyster Bay, 1975
( Steve Bernhard Photo )
Additional information Starke & Schell registers :
NEW HAVEN SOCONY-1934, USA, 2M (aft) (9)
1,242 GRT for Standard-Vacuum Transportation Co., Inc., New York, 251.3 x 40.0
Tanker built by United Drydock Inc., Port Richmond, N.Y., (7), #822, 233333
1935 - Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc., New York
1955 - POLING BROS. No. 9 Chester A. Poling, Inc., New York
1969 - M.V. Poling Bros. No. 9, Inc. (Chester A. Poling, Inc., mgrs.)
Caught fire, exploded and sank, on 26 Feb 1982, 100 yards south of Williamsburg Bridge, East River,
voyage Bridgeport, Ct. - Staten Island, in ballast, refloated, CTL, broken up
The Miramar Ship Index for "NEW HAVEN SOCONY"
IDNo:
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5281219
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Year:
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1934
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Name:
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NEW HAVEN SOCONY
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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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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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07.1934
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Tons:
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1242
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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822
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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76.6
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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12.2
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Builder:
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United DD
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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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2D-9
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Subsequent History:
1955 POLING BROS.No.9
Disposal Data:
Fire & explosion in East River, off Brooklyn on 26.02.1982. ( 1 dead ) [ Voyage Bridgeport-Staten Is, ballast ]
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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233333
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5281219
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1934
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NEW HAVEN SOCONY
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1242
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Standard-Vacuum Tptn Co Inc.
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233333
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5281219
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1934
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NEW HAVEN SOCONY
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1242
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1935
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Socony-Vacuum Oil Co Inc.
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233333
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5281219
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5281219
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1934
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POLING BROS.No.9
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1242
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1955
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Chester A.Poling Inc.
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233333
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5281219
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5281219
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1934
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POLING BROS.No.9
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1242
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1969
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mv Poling Bros No.9 Inc.
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Additional information :
Registry & Rig Information
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Vessel Name:
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NEW HAVEN SOCONY
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Nationality
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U.S.
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Official Number:
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233333
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Rig:
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Propeller
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Dimensions & Tonnage
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Vessel Length:
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251.25
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Gross Tonnage:
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1242.00
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Vessel Width:
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40.00
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Net Tonnage:
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779.00
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Vessel Height
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12.66
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Hull Material:
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Steel
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Masts:
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Hull Number:
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00822
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Builder Information
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Place of Build:
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Mariner's Harbor, NY
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Builder:
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United Dry Docks, Inc.
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Date of Build
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1934
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Name Changes
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Vessel Name:
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Date:
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Registry
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Official #
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POLING BROS. NO. 9
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1955 - 1981
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U.S.
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233333
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Ownership Changes
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Owner Name
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Date
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Registry
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Official #
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Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. New York, NY U.S.
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1934 - 1955
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U.S.
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233333
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Chester A. Poling, Inc. New York, NY U.S.
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1955 - 1958
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U.S.
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233333
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Motor Vessel Poling Bros. No. 9 New York, NY U.S.
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1958 - 1981
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U.S.
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233333
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Disposition
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Sank in East River, New York, NY, on February 26, 1981, following an explosion and fire; one life lost. Vessel was bound from Bridgeport, CT, for Newark, NJ, at time of loss.
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New Haven Socony.
Original Name:
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New Haven Socony.
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Other Names:
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Poling Bros. No. 9.
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Owner:
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Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.
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Builder:
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United Dry Docks, 1934, United States, New York, Mariners' Harbor
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Engine Builder:
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McIntosh & Seymour, 1934
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Year Built:
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1934
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Year Engine Built:
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1934
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Final Disposition:
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Exploded and sunk, East River, New York City, on February 27, 1982.
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Registry Number:
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US. 233333
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Hull Number:
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822
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Vessel Type:
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Tanker
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Length:
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251.3 ft.
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Width:
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40 ft.
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Height:
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12.8 ft.
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Gross Tonnage:
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1242 t.
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Net Tonnage:
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779 t.
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Materials:
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Steel
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Engine Type:
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Diesel
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Piston #1:
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twin
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Piston #2:
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6 cyl.
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Piston #3:
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13 in.
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Stroke Length:
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18 in.
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