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Esso Raleigh (II) - (1942-1962)
See also : ARUBA SUPPLY SHIP & Launch of the "Esso Raleigh (II)"
Tugs taking the second "Esso Raleigh" in charge just after the ship was launched at Chester, Pa.,
September 22, 1942 .
"Esso Raleigh (II)", during war time in 1944.
"Esso Raleigh (2)". Broadside view in midstream. The shoreline is visible in the background.( Photo William B. Taylor )
"Esso Raleigh (2)" in Houston ship canal sailing for New York.( Esso photo )
"Esso Raleigh (2)".( Esso photo )
"Esso Raleigh", just after the war, in her normal colours and still with canon-platforms.
"San Juan", ex. "Esso Raleigh (II)".
( Photo copyright Airfoto Malacca )
"San Juan", ex. "Esso Raleigh (II)".
( Photo copyright Airfoto Malacca )
"San Juan", ex. "Esso Raleigh (II)", 1978.
The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO RALEIGH"
IDNo:
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5310034
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Year:
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1942
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Name:
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ESSO RALEIGH
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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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22.09.1942
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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12.1942
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Tons:
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9955
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Link :
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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237
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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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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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Subsequent History:
[ 1962 converted to containership with new midbody, Lg & widened 191.2/185.1 x 23.8m, 16395gt/15770dw] -
1962 SAN JUAN
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Japan 1978 ( midbody used in building SEA-LAND PACER 17618/78 )
Sisterships are "Esso New Orleans (II)", Esso Albany (II) and "Esso Trenton (II).
History:
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year built
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Main Owner
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242653
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2242653
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1942
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ESSO RALEIGH
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9955
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Standard Oil Co., NJ.
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242653
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2242653
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1942
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SAN JUAN
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16395
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1962
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Sea-Land Service
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