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Hercules (1)
"Hercules", source, location and date unknown.
"Hercules", sinking after being bombed by Argentinean Planes, during Falkland War 1982.
( Photo thanks to Giancarlo Baudoino )
The Miramar Ship Index for
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HERCULES
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IDNo / IMO
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7038434
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Year
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1971
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Name
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HERCULES
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Flag
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LBR
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Owner
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United Carriers Inc
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Type
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Tanker
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Tons
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99827
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DWT
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220117
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LOA
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322,60
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LPP
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306,90
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Beam
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48,20
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Dept
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25,00
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Draft
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19,40
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Machinery
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1ST-15
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kW
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22380
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ShipDesign
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VLCC
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Builder
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Hitachi Zosen
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Yard
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Sakai
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Yard No
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4228
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Country built
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JPN
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Keel
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10.06.1970
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Launch
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17.11.1970
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Completed
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01.02.1971
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Subsequent History
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Ironically, this ship was hit by two 500pd bombs dropped by an Argention C-130 Hercules transport plane. Neither exploded.
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End
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1982
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Disposal Data
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Bombed by aircraft ~ 46.10 S / 49.30 W on 08.06.1982 [ St.Croix-Valdez, ballast ] & Scuttled 27 S / 47 W on 20.07.1982.
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