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Schuyler Colfax
Z-ET1-S-C3
SCHUYLER COLFAX, USA, 1T
7,243 GRT for U. S. War Shipping Administration, Los Angeles, 422.8 x 57.0
Tanker built by California Shipbuilding Corp., Los Angeles, (11/1943) #T20, 244655
Stranded 12 Aug 1946, off Honokaa, Hawaii Island, refloated same day, voyage ..., molasses,
CTL from bottom damage, transferred Aug 1947 to U. S. Navy for use as a target in Hawaiian waters.
( See photo below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "SCHUYLER COLFAX"
IDNo:
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2244655
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Year:
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1943
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Name:
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SCHUYLER COLFAX
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Keel:
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21.09.1943
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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24.10.1943
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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16.11.1943
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Tons:
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7243
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Link:
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2389
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DWT:
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10674
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Yard No:
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T20
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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:
-
Disposal Data:
Sunk as a target off Hawaii 08.1947 (stranding damage 12.08.1946 off Honokaa, Hawaii)
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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244655
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2244655
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1943
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SCHUYLER COLFAX
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7243
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-
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U.S. Govt.
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"Schuyler Colfax", a fire (after use as a target vessel).