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Exxon Galveston - (1970-1993)
See also : The combination vessel Exxon Galveston & Enco Sunshine State & S/R 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 ?? as "Cm Spirit".
( Photo by Julian Lelliott )
"Exxon Galveston".
Builders:
The Miramar Ship Index for "ENCO SUNSHINE STATE"
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:
Maritime Administration Cards:
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