Esso Norway (2) - (1969-1979)

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"Esso Norway" build in 1969, became "Kirtsen Tasia" in 1979 in 1980 as "Hanam Amber".

Scrapped in 1985 at Ulsan, S. Korea.

"Esso Norway".

Photo by Howaltswerke Deutsche Werft AG.

( HDW archives, Kiel )

"Esso Norway".

( Photo thanks to Chris Howell )

"Esso Norway".

"Esso Norway".

"Esso Norway".

"Esso Norway".

"Esso Norway".

"Honam Amber", ex "Esso Norway".

Being scrapped. Ex. "Esso Norway" 1969~1979. Ex "Kirstin Tassia" 1979~1980. "Honam Amber" 1980~1985

South Korean registered.

Photograph shows what is now the stern resting on the dock, as more is cut away she will be pulled up again.

Photo taken 11.02.1986 Ulsan, South Korea.

( Photo copyright Barry Brickstock )

Original Name	Esso Norway
Type	VLCC
Delivered	01-06-1969
IMO No	6916964
Builder & Yard	Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft. AG, Kiel, Germany
Yard No	1204
Engine	Steam
KW	22067
GRT	84279
NTR	65745
DWT	221400
LOA	323,76
LBP	304,81
Beam	47,25
Draft	18,43
Depth	23,70
Other names and history	1979 Kirsten Tasia 1980 Honam Amber 1980 Upgraded from 193048 to 221400 dwt 1985 Scrapped at Ulsan
Scrapped	17-12-1985

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO NORWAY"

Tons:	84996	Link:	-
DWT:	193048	Yard No:	1204
Length overall:	323.8	Ship Design:
LPP:	304.8	Country of build:	DEU
Beam:	47.3	Builder:	Kieler Howaldt
Material of build:		Location of yard:	Kiel
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):	1ST-16.5

Subsequent History:

1979 KIRSTIN TASSIA - 1980 HONAM AMBER

Disposal Data:

Scrapped at Ulsan 17.12.1985. [ Hyundai Precision Industry Co. ]

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