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James J. Maguire - (1939-1953)
See her as : Stanvac Nairobi - (1953-1962)
Launch of the "James J. Maguire" in February 1939 at the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico,Monfalcone Yard, Italy. In 1953 she became the "Stanvac Nairobie".
Scrapped at Innoshima 25.09.1962.
8 Nov 1940: the tanker "James J. Macquire", having hit a mine in the Thames Estuary, being taken to dry dock for repair.
Bob Jarvis wrote:
"Cargo carrying capacity 15,000 tons aviation spirit. Owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey. Registered Hong Kong.
Commandeered at outbreak of the war and placed under Esso, England.
Mined in 1940 in the Thames Estuary. Did not sink and was escorted to Tilbury docks for repairs. I immediately transferred
to another Esso tanker, the m.v. Voco, for voyage back across the Atlantic to load cargo at the New Jersey refinery."
"James J. Maguire" at Lytteltons Oil Wharf, probably in the 1940's.
( Photo by : Rex A'Court )
"James J. Maguire".
"James J. Maguire".
"James J. Maguire"-Silhouette.Name:
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JAMES J. MAGUIRE
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Type:
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Motonave cisterna
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Owner:
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Standard Oil Co. New Jersey
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Yard number:
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1207
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Ordered:
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13/06/38
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Launch:
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20/02/39
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In service:
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05/05/39
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GRT:
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10388
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DWT:
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14900
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Length:
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154.42
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Beam:
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11.28
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Depth:
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21.26
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Propulsion:
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Diesel engine
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Power:
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3600 SHP
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Speed (M/h):
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14
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Additional information Starke & Schell registers :
JAMES J. MAGUIRE - 1939 BR 1M (aft) (13)
10,525 GRT For Oriental Tankers, Ltd., Hong Kong 490.4 x 70.0
Tanker buillt by Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Monfalcone (5) #1207 167242
1940 - Oriental Trade & Transport Co., Ltd., London
11/18/1939 Mined but repaired
1953 - STANVAC NAIROBI, s/o re-engined, tank section renewed and lengthened 11,643 grt, 527.4'
1955 - Standard-Vacuum Transportation Co., Ltd., London
Broken up at Innoshima 1962 by Sangyo Shinko K.K., delivered. 25.09.1962.
The Miramar Ship Index for "JAMES J. MAGUIRE"
IDNo:
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1167242
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Year:
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1939
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Name:
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JAMES J. MAGUIRE
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Launch Date:
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20.02.1939
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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05.1939
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Flag:
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GBR
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Keel:
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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1207
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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149.5
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Country of build:
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ITA
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Beam:
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21.3
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Builder:
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Riuniti Adriatico
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Monfalcone
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1D-13
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Owner as Completed:
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Oriental Tankers Ltd, Hong Kong
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Subsequent History:
[ 1953 Lg 160.7 mtr, 11643grt ] - 1953 STANVAC NAIROBI.
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Innoshima 25.09.1962.
History:
ON
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ID
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Year built
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Name
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Tons
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Name change
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Main Owner
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167242
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1167242
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1939
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JAMES J. MAGUIRE
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10525
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Oriental Tankers, Ltd.
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167242
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1167242
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1939
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STANVAC NAIROBI
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11643
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1953
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Oriental Trade & Transport Co., Ltd.
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Vessel Name:
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STANVAC NAIROBI
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Vessel ID:
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500116310
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Vessel Type:
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Steamship
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Tonnage:
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11,643 gross
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Owner:
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STANDARD VACUUM TRANSPORTATION CO. LTD.
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Built:
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1939
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Engine:
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Motorship
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Date of Fate:
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1962
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Type of Fate:
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Broken up
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Abstract:
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Ex JAMES J. MAGUIRE-1953.
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