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Standard-Vacuum Transportation Co., Ltd.
Stanvac Melbourne (II) - (1947-1960)
 
"Stanvac Melbourne" was build in 1945, as "Cobble Hill", by Sun S.B. & D.D. Co., Chester, Pa., Yardnumber # 484.
1947 - STANVAC MELBOURNE, Oriental Trade & Transport Co., Ltd., London, BR, 181745
1955 - Standard-Vacuum Transportation Co., Ltd., London
Broken up at Darukhana, Bombay, 1960, by Vishwa Seyhog, sale reported 9/1959.
 
"Stanvac Melbourne" ex. "Cobble Hill", passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge late 1940's.
( Photo copyright Marine Photography MPBH, Sidney )

The Miramar Ship Index for "COBBLE HILL"
IDNo:
2247759
Year:
1945
Name:
COBBLE HILL
Launch Date:
02.05.1945
Type:
Tanker
Date of completion:
05.1945
Flag:
USA
Keel:

DWT:
16613
Yard No:
484
Length overall:
159.6
Ship Design:
T2-SE-A1
LPP:
153.3
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
20.7
Builder:
Sun
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Chester, Pa
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1TE-15

Owner as Completed:
U.S.War Sg Administration, Philadelphia

Subsequent History:
1947 STANVAC MELBOURNE

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Bombay 03.1960.

History :
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Name change
Main Owner
247759
2247759
1945
COBBLE HILL
10297
U.S.Govt
181745
2247759
1945
STANVAC MELBOURNE
10297
1947
Socony-Vacuum Oil

Vessel Name:
STANVAC MELBOURNE
Vessel ID:
500116309
Vessel Type:
Tanker
Tonnage:
10,739 gross
Owner:
STANDARD VACUUM TRANSPORTATION CO. LTD.
Built:
1945
Date of Fate:
1960
Type of Fate:
Broken up
Abstract:
Ex COBBLE HILL-1947.