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Tankdampfer GEESTEMÜNDE - KRDW
2987 BRT / 4400 tdw / 4696 m3 / 7 Ladetanks - 94,35 x 11,97 x 8,65 mtr.
1 Dreifach-Expansionsmaschine mit 1550 PSi, gebaut von der Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co. Ltd., Wallsend, 9 Knoten, 35 Mann Besatzung
18.6.1890 Stapellauf.
Im Juli 1890 von Sir W. G. Armstrong, Mitchell & Co., Low Walker (Bau-Nr. 560) als GEESTEMÜNDE an die Deutsch-Amerikanische Petroleum-Gesellschaft, Geestemünde, abgeliefert und am 3.9.1890 registriert. Im Öltransport zwischen Philadelphia und Hamburg eingesetzt.
1895 neu vermessen, nun 2773 BRT.
Am 28.4.1906 gelöscht und 22.5.1906 in Hamburg registriert.
11.3.1914 an die Continental Petroleum Co SA.,
Antwerpen (BEL), umbenannt in BRABANT.
1914 an The Texas Co., Port Arthur (USA).
1925 an Chas. Benson, Port Arthur.
Im 1. Quartal 1930 in Mobile/Ala. abgewrackt.
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Tank steamer GEESTEMÜNDE - KRDW
2987 BRT / 4400 tdw / 4696 m3 / 7 tanks - 94.35 x 11.97 x 8.65 mtr.
A triple expansion engine with 1550 PSi, built by the Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co. Ltd.., Wallsend, 9 knots, 35 crew
18/06/1890 launched.
Registered in July 1890 by Sir WG Armstrong, Mitchell & Co., Low Walker (Bau-Nr. 560) as GEESTEMÜNDE for the German-American Petroleum Company, Geestemünde, and delivered on 09/03/1890. Used in oil transportation between Philadelphia and Hamburg.
1895 re-measured, now 2773 GT.
On 04.28.1906 and 05.22.1906 deleted and registered in Hamburg.
11/03/1914 to Continental Petroleum Co SA., Antwerp (BEL), was renamed BRABANT.
1914 The Texas Co., Port Arthur (USA).
1925 Chas. Benson, Port Arthur.
In the first Quarter of 1930 in Mobile, Ala.. scrapped.
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Name:
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GEESTEMÜNDE
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launched:
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18/06/1890
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Completed:
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09/1890
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Builder:
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Sir WG Armstrong, Mitchell & Co Ltd
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Yard:
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Low Walker
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Yard Number:
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560
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Dimensions:
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2773grt, 1758nrt, 309.3 x 40.2 x 28.3ft
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Engines:
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T3cyl (23, 37 & 60 x 39ins), 225nhp
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Engines by:
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Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co Ltd, Wallsend
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Propulsion:
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1 x Screw
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Construction:
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Steel
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Reg Number:
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n/a
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History:
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09/1890
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Deutsch-Amerikanische Petroleum Ges, Geestemünde
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1914
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Continental Petroleum Co, Antwerp; renamed BRABANT
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1914
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The Texas Co, Port Arthur, Texas
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1924
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Chas Benson, Port Arthur, Texas
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1930
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Broken up
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Comments:
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1930: Broken up at Mobile in Q1
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