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Henry C. Wallace
Z-ET1-S-C3
HENRY C. WALLACE, USA, 1 T
7,208 GRT for U. S. War Shipping Administration, Los Angeles, 422.8 x 57.0
Tanker built by California Shipbuilding Corp., Los Angeles, (9/43), #T2, 244178
1951 - Paco Tankers, Inc. (Keystone Shipping Co.), Wilmington, Del.
1954 - TROCADERO Theatre Navigation Corp., Monrovia [Keystone Shipping Co.], LI, 370
1955 - PERCY JORDAN, Seatankers, Inc., Monrovia [ Daniel K. Ludwig, New York ] converted to dry cargo and
lengthened by Kure Shipyard Div., National Bulk Carriers, inc., Kure, 8,687 grt, 494.5' dlvd. 11/1955
1960 - Argyll Shiipping Co., Ltd., London (Hamilton, Bda.) [do.], BR, 301129
1965 - CALIFORNIA SUN Gamps Marine Finance, Ltd., Monrovia [John Philippides], LI, 2237
Abandoned following engine room fire and explosion, 16 Nov 1967, in 01.37 N-59.56 E, voyage Belekeri - Germany,
iron ore, fire put out and towed into Mahe, Seychelles, 5 Dec, CTL, sold to local buyers for scrapping,
( See photo below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "HENRY C. WALLACE"
IDNo:
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2244178
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Year:
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1943
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Name:
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HENRY C. WALLACE
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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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15.08.1943
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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09.1943
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Tons:
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7208
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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10674
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Yard No:
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T2
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Length overall:
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134.6
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Ship Design:
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Z-ET1-S-C3
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LPP:
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126.8
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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17.3
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Builder:
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California SB Corp.
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Terminal Is
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1T-11
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|
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Subsequent History:
1954 TROCADERO -
[ 1955 Lg 155.9 / 148.5 mtr, 8687 grt / 12500 dwt, converted to cargo ship ] -
1955 PERCY JORDAN - 1965 CALIFORNIA SUN
Disposal Data:
Explosion & fire 1.34 N / 59.30 E on 16.11.1967 (1 dead) & abandoned at Mahe, Seychelles, 05.12.1967
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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244178
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2244178
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1943
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HENRY C. WALLACE
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7208
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U.S. Govt.
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244178
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2244178
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1943
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HENRY C. WALLACE
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7208
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1951
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Paco Tankers Inc.
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370
|
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2244178
|
1943
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TROCADERO
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7208
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1954
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Theatre Nav Corp.
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370
|
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2244178
|
1943
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PERCY JORDAN
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8687
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1955
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Seatankers Inc.
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301129
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527455
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2244178
|
1943
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PERCY JORDAN
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8687
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1960
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Argyll Sg Co Ltd.
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2237
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527455
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2244178
|
1943
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CALIFORNIA SUN
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8687
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1965
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Gamps Marine Finance Ltd.
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"Percy Jordan", ex. "Trocadero", ex. "Henry C. Wallace".
"Percy Jordan", ex. "Trocadero", ex. "Henry C. Wallace".
"California Sun", ex. "Percy Jordan", ex. "Trocadero", ex. "Henry C. Wallace", seen here as a freight vessel.
"California Sun", ex. "Percy Jordan", ex. "Trocadero", ex. "Henry C. Wallace".