Esso Southampton (2) - (1958-1962)

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See her also as : Esso Jamaica

Esso Southampton - 12.1958 - 23,457 GT

Built: by Cantieri Riuniti dell' Adriatico, Trieste

"Esso Jamaica" was build in 1958 as "Esso Southampton (2). Sold in 1969 as "Nepco Advance".

Scrapped in 1977 at Kaoshiung.

"Nepco Advance", ex. "Esso Jamaica", ex. "Esso Southampton", seen here in the North Sea Canal from Amsterdam.

1962: Esso Jamaica (Panama Transport and Tanker Co. Inc., Panama).

In 1963 the Esso Jamaica was sent to Mitsui Zosen KK at Chiba for the insertion of an additional 80 feet in the hull,

giving measurements of 773 feet 3 inches (loa) and 90 feet 5 inches breadth. Tonnages were increased, to 29,262 gt and

from 35,580 to 49,850 in deadweight capacity. The draught became 41 feet 8 inches. At the same time a bulbous bow was

fitted and the speed was subsequently increased by 1 knot. The ship left the Chiba yard on 12th December, 1963.

1969: Nepco Advance (Transoceanic Tankers Inc., Panama).

29.1.1977: Arrived Kaohsiung for breaking up.

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO SOUTHAMPTON"

Tons:	23457	Link:	-
DWT:	35580	Yard No:	1839
Length overall:	210.3	Ship Design:
LPP:	201.2	Country of build:	ITA
Beam:	27.5	Builder:	Riuniti Adriatico
Material of build:		Location of yard:	San Marco
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):	1ST-16.5

Subsequent History:

1962 ESSO JAMAICA -

[ 1963 Lg 235.7/225.7 m, 29262 grt/49850 dwt ] -

1969 NEPCO ADVANCE

Disposal Data:

Scrapped at Kaohsiung 29.01.1977 [ By Li Chong Steel & Iron Works Co. ]

History: