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Kiku Maru
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The Miramar Ship Index for
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LIBRA
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IDNo / IMO
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7041467
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Year
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1971
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Name
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LIBRA
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Flag
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LBR
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Owner
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Illy Tankers Corp.
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Type
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Tanker
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Tons
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109650
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DWT
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239410
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LOA
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326,00
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LPP
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310,10
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Beam
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49,00
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Dept
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26,85
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Draft
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20,65
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Machinery
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1ST-15.5
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kW
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22380
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ShipDesign
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VLCC
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Builder
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Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft., AG
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Yard
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Kiel
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Yard No
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13
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Country built
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DEU
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Keel
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06.1970
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Launch
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24.12.1970
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Completed
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03.1971
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Subsequent History
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1975 BALDER KING - Scanlib Enterprises Inc.
1975 EASTERN EAGLE - Illy Tankers Corp.
1975 CORDOBA - Illy Tankers Corp.
1975 KIKU MARU - Illy Tankers Corp.
1976 GULL - Scanlib Enterprises Inc.
1979 ALBAHAA B. - Cranberry Corp.
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End
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1980
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Disposal Data
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On 03.04.1980 exploded whilst tank-cleaning, 200 miles off Dar-es-Salaam (7.00 S, 45.00 E), voyage Durban – Quoin Island in ballast for orders (6 crew lost). The wreck sank in 30 minutes.
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