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Bulktrader
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Built May 1950 by Welding Shipyards, Norfolk, VA,
as "Bulkotrader", for Universe Tankships, Inc., Monrovia.
1968 - GOLDEN DRAKE, Drake Shipping, Ltd., Monrovia
[Avon SS. Co. Inc. - Leo Berger, Lake Success, N.Y.]
Exploded and burned, 28 Jan 1972, about 1200 miles east of Bermuda, in approx. 31.24 N - 38.35 W,
voyage La Salina - Antwerp, crude oil, fire extinguished, taken in tow 30 Jan, tow abandoned 2 Feb
with decks awash, sank 1 March 1972 in 31.02 N - 38.34 W.
( See photos below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "BULKTRADER"
IDNo:
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5055086
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Year:
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1950
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Name:
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BULKTRADER
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Launch Date:
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25.05.1950
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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05.1950
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Flag:
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LBR
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Keel:
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DWT:
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30004
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Yard No:
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28
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Length overall:
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191.9
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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187.5
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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25.7
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Builder:
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Welding SY
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Norfolk, Va
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-16.5
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|
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Subsequent History:
1968 GOLDEN DRAKE
Disposal Data:
Explosion 31.24 N / 38.35 W on 28.01.1972 (2 dead)
& sank 31.02 N / 38.34 W on 01.03.1972.
History :
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Registered Owner
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131
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5055086
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5055086
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1950
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BULKTRADER
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16389
|
|
D.K. Ludwig
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131
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5055086
|
5055086
|
1950
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GOLDEN DRAKE
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16389
|
1968
|
L. Berger
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"Bulktrader".
"Bulktrader".
"Bulktrader".