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Kentucky - (1942-1942)
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Kentucky
1942 - 9,308 GRT
Built by Sun Shipbuilding 8: Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pa., (tanker) for The Texas Co., Wilmington, Delaware.
Measurements: 488 feet length X 68 feet breadth.
Engines: 2 steam turbines.
1942: Transferred from U.S. flag and operated by Anglo-American for M.O.W.T.
15.06.1942: Bombed and damaged in Mediterranean, sunk by
naval escort in position 36.37 N 12.10 E while on charter to the Admiralty.
The Miramar Ship Index for "KENTUCKY"
IDNo:
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2241521
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Year:
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1942
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Name:
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KENTUCKY
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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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03.01.1942
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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03.1942
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Tons:
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9308
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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223
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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149.0
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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20.8
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Builder:
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Sun
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Chester, Pa
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-
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Subsequent History:
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Disposal Data:
Bombed and damaged 36.37 N / 12.10 E on 15.06.1942 & scuttled [ Voyage Baltimore-Malta, fuel oil & kerosene ]
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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241521
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2241521
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1942
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KENTUCKY
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9308
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The Texas Co.
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168288
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2241521
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1942
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KENTUCKY
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9308
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1942
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British Govt.
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