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Esso Cambria - (1969-1981)
See also : Model of "Esso Cambria" & Same model of "Esso Cambria" on Display & 2 Video films of the launch of the "Esso Cambria" in 1969
"Esso Cambria" fitting out at the Verolme Shipyard, Rozenburg, Holland.( Photo Copyright DDGHANSA )
"Esso Cambria" fitting out at the Verolme Shipyard, Rozenburg, Holland.
"Esso Cambria", fitting the rudder.
| Source : Nieuwsblad van het Noorden, 24 April 1969. The large supertanker "Esso Cambria", which will be launched on May 10 th, her rudder was fitted yesterday. It is 15 1/2 meter high and 11 meter width. Weight is 160 ton. The tanker is 347 meter long.
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"Esso Cambria" was build in 1969. Scrapped in 1981.Esso Cambria - 12.1969 - 127,158 GT, Built by Veroime Dok en Sheepsbouw N.V., Rozenburg.
Measurements: 1,141 feet (loa including bulbous bow) X 170 feet 2 inches breadth. 253,962 tdw.
The Esso Cambria was the first of the 250,000-ton tankers to berth at Fawley, on 7th February, 1970. She came from Ras
Tanura, although part of her cargo of light crude oil was discharged at Milford Haven.
On 30th August, 1970, she stranded for a time off Jazirat Island, Persian Gulf, 26.15 N / 55.15 E, but refloated, unaided, on
2nd September with some bottom damage.
The Esso Cambria arrived at Masan, South Korea, on 1st October, 1981, for breaking up.
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria" departing Rozenburg, Rotterdam.( Photo Copyright DDGHANSA )
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria" at the Terminal of Ras at Tanura.
( Photo thanks to Toby Young )
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria" at the Terminal of Ras at Tanura.
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
"Esso Cambria".
Original Name
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Esso Cambria
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Type
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VLCC
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Delivered
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01-12-1969
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IMO No
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6917528
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Builder & Yard
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Verolme Dok- & Scheepsbouw Maatschappij, Rozenburg, Holland
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Yard No
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785
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Engine
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Steam
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KW
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23536
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GRT
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127158
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NTR
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98471
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DWT
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253962
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LOA
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347,79
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LBP
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329,19
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Beam
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51,87
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Draft
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19,97
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Depth
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25,61
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Other names and history
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1981 Scrapped at Masan
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Scrapped
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01-10-1981
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The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO CAMBRIA"
IDNo:
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6917528
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Year:
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1969
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Name:
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ESSO CAMBRIA
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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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10.05.1969
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Flag:
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GBR
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Date of completion:
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01.12.1969
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Tons:
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127158
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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253962
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Yard No:
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785
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Length overall:
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347.8
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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329.2
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Country of build:
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NLD
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Beam:
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51.9
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Builder:
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Verolme
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Rozenburg
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-16
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Masan 01.10.1981. [ By Dongkuk Steel Mill Co. ]
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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Main Owner
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6917528
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6917528
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1969
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ESSO CAMBRIA
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127158
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Esso Petroleum Co., Ltd.
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