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Housatonic - (1920-1941)
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Built in 1919 as "War Dogra" for the British Government.
Sold in 1920 to Anglo-American Oil Co., renamed as "Housatonic".
Bombed 59.39 N / 07.24 W (approximately), on 19.02.1941 (3 dead) & sank on 20.02.1941,
while serving as a Royal Fleet Auxiliary
The Miramar Ship Index for "WAR DOGRA"
IDNo:
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1143298
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Year:
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1919
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Name:
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WAR DOGRA
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Launch Date:
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02.06.1919
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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28.06.1919
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Flag:
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GBR
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Keel:
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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370
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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122.0
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Country of build:
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GBR
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Beam:
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15.9
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Builder:
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Hamilton
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Glen Yard
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1T-11
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Subsequent History:
1920 HOUSATONIC
Disposal Data:
Bombed 59.39 N / 7.24 W on 19.02.1941 (3 dead) & sank on 20.02.1941.
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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Name change
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Registered Owner
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143298
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1143298
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1919
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WAR DOGRA
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5559
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British Govt.
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143298
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1143298
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1919
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HOUSATONIC
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5559
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1920
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Anglo-American Oil
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