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General - (1925-1993)
Launch of the "General", at the Bethlehem Steel Co., on October 28 th 1925.
Sponsor was Mrs. Betty Anne Weil.
( Photo Pacific Marine Review Volume 22, November 1925 )
Tanker "General" was built in 1925, by Bethlehem Steel Co., San Francisco, Calif., for the General Petroleum Company.
499 Grt, 950 Dwt. Diesel electric propulsion.
In 1957 converted to cargo ship.
Later 1993 "Caribbean Queens", In 1995 as "Sea-Land Express".
The Miramar Ship Index for "GENERAL"
IDNo:
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5127657
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Year:
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1925
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Name:
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GENERAL
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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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28.10.1925
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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12.1925
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Ton:
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571
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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950
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Yard No:
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5327
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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51.8
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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9.8
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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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1DE-8.5
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Subsequent History:
[ 1957 converte to cargo ship ] -
1993 CARIBBEAN QUEENS - 1995 SEA LAND EXPRESS
Disposal Data:
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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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225327
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5127657
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5127657
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1925
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GENERAL
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571
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General Petroleum Co.
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5127657
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5127657
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1925
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CARIBBEAN QUEENS
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571
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1993
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Caribbean Queens
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5127657
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5127657
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1925
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SEA LAND EXPRESS
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571
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1995
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Caribbean Queens
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