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Esso Languedoc (2) - (1973-1995)
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"Esso Languedoc (2)" leaving the yard, A.G. Weser, Bremen, Germany.
"Esso Languedoc (2)".
The "Dupleix", corvette of the French Navy, escorting the tanker "Esso Languedoc (2)" in the Persian Gulf, during the Iran-Iraq war. In October, 1987.
The "Dupleix", corvette of the French Navy, escorting the tanker "Esso Languedoc (2)" in the Persian Gulf, during the Iran-Iraq war. In October, 1987.
"Esso Languedoc (2)".
"Esso Languedoc (2)", at the yard.
"Esso Languedoc (2)".
"Esso Languedoc (2)".
"Esso Languedoc (2)".
"Esso Languedoc (2)".
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
Original Name
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Esso Languedoc
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Type
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VLCC
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Delivered
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01-10-1973
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IMO No
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7324895
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Builder & Yard
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A.G. »Weser«, Bremen, Germany
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Yard No
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1387
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Engine
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Steam
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KW
|
23872
|
GRT
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126186
|
NTR
|
99479
|
DWT
|
256726
|
LOA
|
347,81
|
LBP
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329,22
|
Beam
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51,87
|
Draft
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20,05
|
Depth
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25,61
|
Other names and history
|
1995 Languedoc
1996 Scrapped at Chittagong
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Scrapped
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03-08-1996
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The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO LANGUEDOC"
IDNo:
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7324895
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Year:
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1973
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Name:
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ESSO LANGUEDOC
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Keel:
|
|
Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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11.07.1973
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Flag:
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FRA
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Date of completion:
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01.10.1973
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Tons:
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126186
|
Link:
|
-
|
DWT:
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256726
|
Yard No:
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1387
|
Length overall:
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347.8
|
Ship Design:
|
|
LPP:
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329.2
|
Country of build:
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DEU
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Beam:
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51.9
|
Builder:
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Weser
|
Material of build:
|
|
Location of yard:
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Bremen
|
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-15.5
|
|
|
Subsequent History:
1996 LANGUEDOC
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Chittagong 03.08.1996.
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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7324895
|
7324895
|
1973
|
ESSO LANGUEDOC
|
126186
|
|
Esso-Tankers Inc.
|
|
7324895
|
7324895
|
1973
|
ESSO LANGUEDOC
|
126186
|
1974
|
Esso-Standard SAF
|
|
7324895
|
7324895
|
1973
|
LANGUEDOC
|
126186
|
1996
|
Esso-Standard SAF.
|
Additional Info :
ESSO LANGUEDOC (2) - LANGUEDOC (1974-1996) F.N.L.X.
126186 g. 99479 n. 256726 d.; 347.81oa-329.22pp x 51.80 x 25.61 meters (19.95 draught).
Two General Electric steam turbines of 32000 SHP, Dr geared to screw shaft by the shipbuilder. 15.75 knots.
11.07.1973 : launched and 1973 : completed by A.G. Weser (1387), Bremen as ESSO LANGUEDOC (2) for Esso-Tankers Inc., Liberia.
1974 : purchased by Esso-Standard SAF, Le Havre.
1992 : transferred to Kerguelen registry (TAAF flag}.
12.1995 : renamed LANGUEDOC.
07.1996 : sold (37,40 MF) to Bangladesh ship-breakers (arrived at Chittagong 03.08.1996).
Sistership : ESSO GASCOGNE (2).