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Launch ceremony "Esso Zurich (1)"
Launch of the first "Esso Zurich"", Hull no. 566, on the 17th February 1953.
Build by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
for Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Wilmington (Del.)
Sponsor Mrs. Abrams.
( All photos Copyright A.V. Knott )
"Esso Zurich (1), ( Hull 566 ) on the shipway just before launch, on 1949-02-04.
Christening.
Christening.
Sponsor Mrs. Abrams.
Launching.
Launching.
Launching.
In the water for the first time.
Luncheons.
( All photos by A.V. Knott )