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Atlantic Empress
See also : Collision Atlantic Empress & Aegean Captain
"Atlantic Empress".( Photo Copyright reserved )
"Atlantic Empress".( Photo Copyright reserved )
"Atlantic Empress".( Photo collection The Greek Shipping Miracle )
"Atlantic Empress", on fire.
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"Atlantic Empress, during construction at Odense shipyard 1974.( Photo Copyright reserved )
"Atlantic Empress, during construction at Odense shipyard 1974.( Photo Copyright reserved )
The Miramar Ship Index for
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ATLANTIC EMPRESS
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IDNo / IMO
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7358975
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Year
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1974
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Name
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ATLANTIC EMPRESS
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Flag
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LBR
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Owner
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South Gulf Sg., Co., Ltd.
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Type
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Tanker
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Tons
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128399
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DWT
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292666
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LOA
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347,20
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LPP
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330,70
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Beam
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51,80
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Dept
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Draft
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22,10
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Machinery
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1ST-15.5
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kW
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ShipDesign
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VLCC
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Builder
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Odense Staalsklbsvaerft A/S,
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Yard
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Odense & Lindö
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Yard No
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49
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Country built
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DNK
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Keel
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????
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Launch
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16.02.1974
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Completed
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04.1974
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Subsequent History
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Lost 1979
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End
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1979 Sunken after collision.
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Disposal Data
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Collision 11.05 N / 61.50 W on 19.07.1979 (29 dead) & exploded and sank in tow 13.05 N / 55.28 W on 02.08.1979.
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