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Esso Portsmouth (2) - (1959-1972)
See also : The explosion on the Esso Portsmouth & SHIP SURGERY
"Esso Portsmouth" before rebuilding.
"Esso Portsmouth" after an explosion and fire at Milford Haven in 1960.
The "Esso Portsmouth", after being rebuilt following an explosion and fire at Milford Haven in 1960.
"Esso Portsmouth (2)" at Shell Haven Oil Refinery, Thames Haven, Thurrock, Essex, 1967.Esso Portsmouth - 7.1959 - 24,125
Build by : Vickers-Armstrong Ltd., Newcastle
Measurements: (new): 733 feet (loa) x 90 feet breadth.
25,715 gt. 40,300 tdw.
1972: Winson (Winson Tankers Ltd., Panama).
21.1.1975: Aground, 11.28 N 114.23 E on North Danger Reef, South China Sea
(voyage: Galveston / India - wheat).
6.8.1975: Refloated but:
7.8.1975: Foundered in bad weather, 11.4 N / 115.19 E, while in tow.
The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO PORTSMOUTH"
IDNo:
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5108235
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Year:
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1959
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Name:
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ESSO PORTSMOUTH
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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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06.01.1959
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Flag:
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GBR
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Date of completion:
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07.1959
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Tons:
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24125
|
Link:
|
-
|
DWT:
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36000
|
Yard No:
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160
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Length overall:
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210.3
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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200.3
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Country of build:
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GBR
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Beam:
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27.6
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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:
[ 1961 Lg 223.4 / 212.4 mtr, 25667 grt / 38216 dwt ] -
1972 WINSON
Disposal Data:
Wrecked 11.28 N / 114.23 E o 21.01.1975 - refloated on 06.08.1975
& sank on 07.08.1975.
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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5108235
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5108235
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1959
|
ESSO PORTSMOUTH
|
24125
|
|
Esso Petroleum Co., Ltd.
|
|
5108235
|
5108235
|
1959
|
WINSON
|
25667
|
1972
|
Winson Tankers Ltd.
|
"Esso Portsmouth".
"Esso Portsmouth".