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Imperial Oil Shipping Co., Ltd.
Imperial Lachine (2) - (1963-2003)
 
Build in 1963 as "Imperial Lachine". Sold in 2003 as "Josee M.", sold in 2003 as "Murex".
Sold in 2003 as "Arca".
 
"Imperial Lachine".
( Photo Copyright Kenneth Thro )
 
"Imperial Lachine".
 
Imperial Oil Company tanker "Imperial Lachine" refuelling Royal yacht "Britannia" at Expo mooring, Montreal, Quebec, June, 1967.

The Miramar Ship Index for "IMPERIAL LACHINE"
IDNo:
5411761
Year:
1963
Name:
IMPERIAL LACHINE
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
25.05.1963
Flag:
CAN
Date of completion:
06.1963

Tons:
734
Link:
-
DWT:
1263
Yard No:
32
Length overall:
53.7
Ship Design:
LPP:
51.3
Country of build:
CAN
Beam:
11.3
Builder:
Port Weller DD
Material of build:
Location of yard:
St Catherines
Number of screws/Mchy/ Speed(kn):
2D-

Subsequent History:
2003 JOSEE M. - 2003 MUREX - 2003 ARCA -
[ 2004 widened & deepened, 12.8m beam, 793 rgt / 1317 dwt ]

Disposal Data:
-

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
319263
5411761
5411761
1963
IMPERIAL LACHINE
734
Imperial Oil Ltd.
319263
5411761
5411761
1963
JOSEE M.
734
2003a
McKeil Marine Ltd.
319263
5411761
5411761
1963
MUREX
734
2003b
Produits Shell Canada
319263
5411761
5411761
1963
ARCA
793
2003c
Produits Shell Canada

Additional Information :

Registry & Rig Information
Vessel Name:
IMPERIAL LACHINE
Nationality
CANADA
Official Number:
319263
Rig:
Propeller

Dimensions & Tonnage
Vessel Length:
175.00
Gross Tonnage:
735.00
Vessel Width:
36.00
Net Tonnage:
694.00
Vessel Height
14.00
Hull Material:
Steel
Masts:
Hull Number:
00032

Builder Information
Place of Build:
Port Weller, Ontario
Builder:
Port Weller Dry Docks, Ltd.
Date of Build
1963

Ownership Changes
Owner Name
Date
Registry
Official #
Imperial Oil, Ltd.
Toronto, Ont. Canada
1963
CANADA
319263

History
As IMPERIAL LACHINE: Suffered engine problems in Montreal harbor, August 11, 1978, requiring help from tug RIVAL.