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Monocacy
T2-SE-A1
"R.E. Wilson", ex. "Monocacy" on Jun 23rd 1972 arriving at Santander, Spain for scrapping at Recuperaciones Submarinas S.A.,
Santander, Spain.
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"R.E. Wilson", ex. "Monocacy" on Jun 23rd 1972 arriving at Santander, Spain for scrapping at Recuperaciones Submarinas S.A.,
Santander, Spain.
( Photo Copyright Reserved )
MONOCACY, T2-SE-A1
History :
Built by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pennsylvania.
Yardnumber 290. UMSC No. 358. Official nr. 244090.
Keel laid 24-04-1943. Launched 10-08-1943. Completed 21-08-1943. Gr. 10195 t., Net. 5361 t., Dw. 16613 t. L.o.a. 159,57 m., Br. 20,78 m., Dr. 9,31 m. Engine: 2 steam turbines, manufactured by General Electric Company, Lynn, Massachussetts. 7240 B.h.p., 5401 kW. Speed 15 knots. 26 Tanks.
History:
MONOCACY-1943 completed for United States War Shipping Administration, Philadelphia, USA.
R.E. WILSON-1948 for Stanolind Marine Transport Company, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
R.E. WILSON-1949 for Carbide & Carbon Chemicals Company, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
R.E. WILSON-1950 for Union Carbide & Carbon Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
R.E. WILSON-1959 for Union Carbide Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Additional Reports:
Reported R.E. Wilson converted into chemical carrier in 1949.
1949 New Dimensions 9987 grt.
Reported R.E. Wilson sold to shipbreakers in Spain. Arrived Santander 23 Jun. 1972 to be broken up. [ By Recuperaciones Submarinas ]
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