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Esso Paterson - (1942- 1961)
After discharging at Glasgow, Scotland in June 1943, the "Esso Paterson" is homeward bound, to load
cargo for the Mediterranean theater of War. She was launched as "Germantown".
Sold 11.1961: Converted to a partial containership/chemical carrier by Bethlehem Steel Co,
Baltimore, Md (9,141 grt, 14.438 tdw). Renamed "CARBIDE TEXAS CITY".
Scraped at Brownsville 21.05.1979.
"Esso Paterson" inbound during the war, July 2nd, 1943.( Photo US Coast Guard )
"Esso Paterson", during the war.
"Esso Paterson", ex. "Germantown".( Photo thanks to Dave Martin )
"Esso Paterson".
Destroyer USS "Knight" comes alonside feuling ship in boisterous weather, saving a long trip to land base.
"Carbide Texas City", ex. "Esso Paterson", ex. "Germantown".
T2-SE-A1
Built November 1942 by Sun Shipbuilding Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, launched
as "Germantown" # 347, for U.S.M.C.
1942 In service as "Esso Paterson", for U.S.M.C.
1950 Sold privatly "Esso Paterson", Esso Shipping Company, Wilmington, Del., USA.
1960 "Esso Paterson", Humble Oil & Refining Co., Wilmington,Del., USA.
1962 "Carbide Texas City", Union Carbide Corp., New York (operated by Marine Transport Lines, Inc.) ,
conv. by Bethlehem Steel Co., SB. Div., Baltimore to partial chemical tanker,
carrying containers in holds and on deck, 9,141 grt.
1979 Scrapped up at Brownsville 1979 by Brownsville Steel & Salvage,
work began 21.05.1979, completed 27.07.1979.
Sisterships are "Esso Gettysburg", "Esso Washington", "Esso Wilmington", "Esso Norfolk" and "Esso Manhattan".
The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO PATERSON"
IDNo:
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2242532
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Year:
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1942
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Name:
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ESSO PATERSON
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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11.11.1942
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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11.1942
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Tons:
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10169
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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16613
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Yard No:
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272
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Length overall:
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159.6
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Ship Design:
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T2-SE-A1
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LPP:
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153.3
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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20.7
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Builder:
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Sun
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Chester, Pa
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1TE-15
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Subsequent History:
[ Launched as GERMANTOWN ] -
[ 1961 rebuilt as chemical tanker/carrier, 9141 grt ] -
1961 CARBIDE TEXAS CITY
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Brownsville 21.05.1979. [ By Brownsville Steel & Salvage ]
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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242532
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5063203
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1942
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GERMANTOWN
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10169
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U.S. Govt.
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242532
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5063203
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1942
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ESSO PATERSON
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10169
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1942L
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Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey)
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242532
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5063203
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1942
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ESSO PATERSON
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10169
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1950
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Esso Sg., Co.
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242532
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5063203
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1942
|
ESSO PATERSON
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10169
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1960
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Humble Oil & Refining Co.
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242532
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5063203
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5063203
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1942
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CARBIDE TEXAS CITY
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9141
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1961
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Union Carbide Corp.
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