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Marine Dow-Chem
A "Look A Like" T2-Tanker
MARINE DOW-CHEM, USA, 1ST (aft) (15)
9,936 GRT for Marine Chemical Transport Co., Inc., Wilmington, Del., [Marine Transport Lines], 551' 2 x 68' 0
Tanker built by Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Mass., (3), #1638, 267278
1972 - Chemical Transportation Co., Houston [do.]
Sold 1973 to Dow Chemical Co. for conversion to a barge.
( See photo below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "MARINE DOW-CHEM"
IDNo:
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5224819
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Year:
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1954
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Name:
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MARINE DOW-CHEM
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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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10.12.1953
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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03.1954
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Tons:
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9936
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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16625
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Yard No:
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1638
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Length overall:
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168.0
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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159.7
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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20.8
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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-15
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Reduced to a barge 1973.
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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267278
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5224819
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5224819
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1954
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MARINE DOW-CHEM
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9936
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Marine Chemical Tpt Co Inc.
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267278
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5224819
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5224819
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1954
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MARINE DOW-CHEM
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9936
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1972
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Chemical Tptn Co.
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"Marine Dow-Chem".
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