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Esso Newcastle (2) - (1963-1977)
See also : Esso Newcastle in heavy seas
"Esso Newcastle" was build in 1963, converted to a floating separation, gas-treating and storage facility for crude oil production.
Deck house, funnel and engines removed and new spar deck fitted above the main deck. Renamed "W.P. No. 1".
In 1980 renamed "Exxon Santa Ynez" and moored 3,5 miles offshore at the Hondo Field, off Santa Barbara, California.
"Esso Newcastle".
"Esso Newcastle".
"Esso Newcastle", at Kalundborg, Danmark, during the '60 and early '70's.
( Photo by Jesper Brix )
"Esso Newcastle".
"Esso Newcastle", at Port Said.
( Photo thanks to David Light )
Additional Information:
ESSO NEWCASTLE - 1963
Built by Vickers-Armstrongs : Newcastle : #170
For Esso Petroleum Co Ltd - GB
Tanker, 1 DR Steamturbines, speed 17 knots
Measurements 226.5 / 214.9 / 31.2 mtr.
31729 GRT, 51429 DWT
Converted into a barge 1977.
The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO NEWCASTLE"
IDNo:
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5411084
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Year:
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1963
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Name:
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ESSO NEWCASTLE
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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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19.06.1963
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Flag:
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GBR
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Date of completion:
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12.1963
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Tons:
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31729
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Link:
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1490
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DWT:
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51429
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Yard No:
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170
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Length overall:
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226.5
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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214.9
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Country of build:
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GBR
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Beam:
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31.2
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Builder:
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Vickers-Armstrongs
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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High Walker
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-17
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Subsequent History:
1977 W.P.No.1 - 1980 EXXON SANTA YNEZ
Disposal Data:
Converted into a barge 1977, engines removed
History:
ON
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ID
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Built
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Owner
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5411084
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5411084
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1963
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ESSO NEWCASTLE
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31729
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Esso Petroleum Co Ltd.
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5411084
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5411084
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1963
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W.P. No.1
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31729
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1977
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?????
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5411084
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5411084
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1963
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EXXON SANTA YNEZ
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31729
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1980
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Exxon Tpt Co.
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