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Sinclair H-C
A "Look A Like" T2-Tanker
SINCLAIR H-C, USA, 1ST (aft)
7,875 GRT for Sinclair Refining Co., Inc., Wilmington, Del., 452.6 x 63.6
Tanker built by Bethlehem Steel Co., Shipbuilding. Division, Quincy, Mass. (1/42), #1491, 241274
1961 - MAR DEL SUD Cia. de Navegacion Costera Argentina S.r.l., Buenos Aires [Sasso y Cia.], AR
1965 - La Naviera Linea Argentina de Navegacion Maritima y Fluvial S.a.c., Buenos Aires [S.A. Ganadera Menendez-Behety]
Broken up in Argentina 1983
( See photos below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "SINCLAIR H-C"
IDNo:
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5220382
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Year:
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1942
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Name:
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SINCLAIR H-C
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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13.12.1941
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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01.1942
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Tons:
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7875
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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11953
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Yard No:
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1491
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Length overall:
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143.8
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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137.2
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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19.4
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Builder:
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Bethlehem SB Corp.
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Quincy
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-13
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Subsequent History:
1961 MAR DEL SUD
Disposal Data:
Scrapped in Argentina 1983.
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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241724
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5220382
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1942
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SINCLAIR H-C
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7875
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Sinclair Refining Co Inc
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5220382
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5220382
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1942
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MAR DEL SUD
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7875
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1962
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Cia de Nav Costera Argentina Srl
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5220382
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5220382
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1942
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MAR DEL SUD
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7875
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1965
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La Naviera Linea Argentina de Nav Maritima y Fluvial Sac
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"Sinclair H. C ", inbound, September 13th, 1942. (Photo US Coast Guard)
"Sinclair H. C.", inbound, February 14th, 1942. (Photo US Coast Guard)
"Sinclair H. C.", anchored, February 8th, 1942. (Photo US Coast Guard)
"Sinclair H. C.", source, location and date unknown.
Text with photo:
Quincy, Mass., January 6th 1942.
RECORD BUILT TANKER
The 12,700 ton tanker SINCLAIR H-C undergoes Acceptance trails today, 100 days after her keel was laid. A world record for constructing a ship of her size and type. The tanker was built and launched in 63 working days.
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