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S/R Galveston - (1970-1993)
See also : The combination vessel Exxon Galveston & Enco Sunshine State & Exxon Galveston - (1970-1993)
"Exxon Galveston", is a combination of a barge and tug.
Tug Exxon Sunshine State and its barge, the Exxon Port Everglades, were
modified and joined to make a new vessel : the Exxon Galveston.
In 1993 renamed as "S/R Galveston", sold in 2003 as "Cm Spirit".
Scrapped at Alang 31.10.2010 & beached 7.11.2010.
"Exxon Galveston" seen as "S/R Galveston".
"Exxon Galveston" seen as "S/R Galveston".
( Photo thanks to Harold Boyer )
"Exxon Galveston", in drydock at San Francisco Drydock immediately prior to being refloated,
the twin screw tug propulsion system is very apparent.
( Photo thanks to Herb Forthuber )
Builders:
Builder
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Customer Number
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Builder Role
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Contractual Responsibility
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Contract Date
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GULFPORT SHIPBLDG CORP.
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256801
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Prime Build
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TUG BUILT BY:
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GULFPORT SHIPBLDG CORP.
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256801
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Subcontractor
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BARGE BUILT BY:
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN
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415209
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Subcontractor
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JOINED & CONV. BY
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1 feb. 1978
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The Miramar Ship Index for "ENCO SUNSHINE STATE"
IDNo:
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7046168
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Year:
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1970
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Name:
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ENCO SUNSHINE STATE
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tug
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Launch Date:
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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09.1970
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Tons:
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285/14280
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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726
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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Builder:
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Gulfport
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Port Arthur, Tx.
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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Subsequent History:
1973 EXXON SUNSHINE STATE -
[ linked to barge ENCO PORT EVERGLADES, Gulfport #725 ] -
[ 1978 barge & tug joined, Lg, widened & deepened, 168.4/149.4 x 29.0 mtr, 14280 grt/27726 dwt, converted to crude oil tanker ] -
1978 EXXON GALVESTON - 1993 S/R GALVESTON - 2003 CM SPIRIT
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Alang 31.10.2010 & beached 7.11.2010
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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7046168
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7046168
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1970
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ENCO SUNSHINE STATE
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285
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Enco Oil Co.
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7046168
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7046168
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1970
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EXXON SUNSHINE STATE
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285
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1973
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Exxon Shipping Co.
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7046168
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7046168
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1970
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EXXON GALVESTON
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14280
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1978
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Exxon Shipping Co.
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7046168
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7046168
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1970
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S/R GALVESTON
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14280
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1993
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SeaRiver Maritime Houston
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7046168
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7046168
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1970
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CM SPIRIT
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14280
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2003
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CM Zanzibar, Tanzania
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