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Mobilgas (2) - (1956-1984)
The second "Mobilgas" was build in 1956. 17,462 GRT, 27,375 DWT, 186 meter length, 26 meter breadth.
Sold in 1983 as "Cheyenne".
Scrapped by Kuo Dar Steel : Kaohsiung : Arrived 16 Nov. 1984.
Mobilgas
LOA 609'8", Beam 84', Draught 34'93/8", 28,608 SDWT
Built 1956 by Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy, Massachusetts, she was on a bareboat charter to Mobil from her owners - Chas. Kurz and Company Incorporated - and powered by a steam turbine developing 12,500HP.
She Was redelivered to her owners in 1984 and broken up later that year at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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"Mobilgas".
"Mobilgas (2)".
"Mobilgas".
"Mobilgas".
"Mobilgas".
"Mobilgas".
"Mobilgas" in drydock.
"Mobilgas", boilers have some air trouble.
"Mobilgas".
"Mobilgas" in Dry-dock.
( Photo thanks to Scott Keller who sailed on this ship )
"Mobilgas".
"Cheyenne", ex. "Mobilgas" here towed by a Wijsmuller tug.The Miramar Ship Index for "MOBILGAS"
IDNo:
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5238389
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Year:
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1956
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Name:
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MOBILGAS
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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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06.12.1955
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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05.1956
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Tons:
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17462
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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27769
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Yard No:
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1654
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Length overall:
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185.8
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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175.3
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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25.7
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Builder:
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Bethlehem
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Quincy
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-16.5
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Subsequent History:
1983 CHEYENNE
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Kaohsiung 16.11.1984. [ By Kuo Dar Steel & Iron Enterprise Co. ]
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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Main Owner
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5238389
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5238389
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1956
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MOBILGAS
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17462
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Chas Kurz & Co., Inc.
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5238389
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5238389
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1956
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CHEYENNE
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17462
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1983
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American Bulk Carriers Inc.
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