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Tuscarora (III)- (1917-1935)
The third "Tuscarora" was built in 1917.
( Photo thanks to Joe McMillan )
The third "Tuscarora".
"Tuscarora (III)".
Tuscarora 1.1917 7,106
Built by Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd., Sunderland.
Measurements: 425 feet length X 57 feet breadth. Engines: T3 cyl.
9.9.1917: Damaged by submarine torpedo in North Atlantic, but reached port.
12.01.1935: Arrived Queenstown for breaking up.
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
TUSCARORA - 1917 BR, 1 Triple (aft) (11)
7,106 GRT for Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd., Sunderland, 425.0 x 57.0
Tanker built by Sir James Laing & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland, (1), #658, 137261
Broken up at Queenstown 1935, arrived. 12.01.1935.
On 1st September, 1920, when about 900 miles trom the Azores, the crew of the Tuscarora sighted a ship in distress at
about seven miles distant. It proved to be the new, wooden steamer Elias Issaias of 1,495 gt, a Greek-owned vessel, built
to the design of an American war-built, standard-type ship and on her malden voyage trom Baltimore to Piraeus,
laden with coal.
Some of the Greek crew had already taken to the boats and these were taken aboard the tanker. The master of the Greek
ship, hls engineer and three crew had remained aboard their vessel and it was decided to attempt to tow her to port. By late
afternoon ropes were connected and towing started. Thirty minutes later it was signalled that the cargo ship was sinking
and she was abandoned as the tow rope parted.
Then, despite the tact that she had been abandoned by her own captain, a party from the Tuscarora boarded the sinking ship
and after their report, another towing attempt was made. The two ships were again connected up and towing commenced with the
salvage party remaining on board. All went well until bad weather was experienced. On 3rd September, after the Elias Issaias had
been towed 273 miles, the water was gaining tast, her decks were awash and she was in imminent danger of sinking. The tow was
slipped, a boat returned safely with all hands to the Tuscarora and she proceeded on her voyage.
The Greek ship was not sighted again and it is presumed that she sank.
The Miramar Ship Index for "TUSCARORA"
IDNo:
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1137261
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Year:
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1917
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Name:
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TUSCARORA
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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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20.03.1917
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Flag:
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GBR
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Date of completion:
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06.1917
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Tons:
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7106
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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658
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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129.5
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Country of build:
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GBR
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Beam:
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17.4
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Builder:
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Laing
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Deptford Yard
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1T-11
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Queenstown 12.01.1935.
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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137261
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1137261
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1917
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TUSCARORA
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7106
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-
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Anglo-American Oil Co Ltd.
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