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Phoenix
T3-S-BZ1
Built November 1944 by Welding Shipyards, Norfolk, VA,
as "Phoenix" # 2693, for National Bulk Carriers, Inc.
Collided with s/tank PAN-MASSACHUSETTS, 6 June 1953, in the Delaware River off Delaware City,
voyage Philadelphia - Houston, in ballast, heavily damaged by explosions and fire, beached, CTL, stern
section refloated and towed in August 1954 to Fieldsbro', N.J. for scrapping by North American
Smelting Co.
( See photos below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "Phoenix"
IDNo:
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2246756
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Year:
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1944
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Name:
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PHOENIX
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Launch Date:
|
|
Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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11.1944
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Flag:
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USA
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Keel:
|
|
Ton:
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14179
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Link:
|
-
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DWT:
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23600
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Yard No:
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18
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Length overall:
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169.5
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Ship Design:
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T3-S-BZ1
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LPP:
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164.9
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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24.4
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Builder:
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Welding SY
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Material of build:
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|
Location of yard:
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Norfolk, Va.
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-17
|
|
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Collision Delaware River 06.06.1953, scrapped August 1954, at Fieldsbro', N.J.
by North American Smelting 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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Registered Owner
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246756
|
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2246756
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1944
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PHOENIX
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14179
|
-
|
D.K. Ludwig
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"Phoenix".
"Phoenix".
"Phoenix".
( Photo The Steamship Historical Society of America )
"Phoenix".( Photo The Steamship Historical Society of America )