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ESSO International Tankers 1950-1959
Esso Colombia - (1955-1975)
 "Esso Colombia".
Built 1955 by Ateliers et Chantiers de France, Dunkirk
1975 Sold to Karen Shipping Co Ltd, Piraeus, renamed “Petrola XXI” later broken up same year.
 "Esso Colombia" seen in Panama Canal 1956.
( Esso photo )
"Esso Colombia" seen in Havana, Cuba.
( Photo thanks to Beppe Allievi )
"Esso Colombia" seen in Fawley, UK.
Built 1955 by Ateliers et Chantiers de France, Dunkirk
1975 Sold to Karen Shipping Co Ltd, Piraeus, renamed “Petrola XXI” later same year broken up.

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO COLOMBIA"
IDNo:
5107205
Year:
1956
Name:
ESSO COLOMBIA
Launch Date:
3.12.1955
Type:
Tanker
Date of completion:
1956
Flag:
PAN
Keel:

DWT:
35793
Yard No:
216
Length overall:
210.3
Ship Design:
LPP:
201.2
Country of build:
FRA
Beam:
27.5
Builder:
France
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Dunkirk
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-17

Owner as Completed:
Panama Tpt Co.

Subsequent History:
1975 PETROLA XXI

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Castellon 14.12.1975

History :
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Name change
Main Owner
5107205
5107205
1956
ESSO COLOMBIA
23414
Panama Tpt Co.
5107205
5107205
1956
PETROLA XXI
23414
1975
Karen Shipping Co Ltd.