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Esso Osaka - (1973-1985)
"Esso Osaka" was build in 1973, scrapped in 1985.
 
"Esso Osaka", at Europoort, Rotterdam.
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
 "Esso Osaka" during full left rudder turn in medium water depth site, Gulf of Mexico, July/August 1977.
"Esso Osaka".
( Photo collection Julian Lelliott )
 
"Esso Osaka".
 
"Esso Osaka", sadly a not very sharp photo.

Original Name
Esso Osaka
Type
VLCC
Delivered
22-11-1973
IMO No
7328669
Builder & Yard
Hitachi Zosen, Sakai Yard, Japan
Yard No
S4401
Engine
Steam
KW
26856
GRT
133012
NTR
112665
DWT
283154
LOA
343,01
LBP
325,00
Beam
53,04
Draft
22,09
Depth
28,30
Other names and history
1985 Scrapped at Kaohsiung
Scrapped
18-11-1985

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO OSAKA"
IDNo:
7328669
Year:
1973
Name:
ESSO OSAKA
Keel:
26.01.1973
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
14.07.1973
Flag:
LBR
Date of completion:
22.11.1973

Tons:
133001
Link:
-
DWT:
283154
Yard No:
4401
Length overall:
343.0
Ship Design:
LPP:
325.0
Country of build:
JPN
Beam:
53.0
Builder:
Hitachi
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Sakai
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-16

Subsequent History:
-

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Kaohsiung 18.11.1985.

History :
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Main Owner
7328669
7328669
1973
ESSO OSAKA
133001
-
Esso Tankers Inc.
7328669
7328669
1973
ESSO OSAKA
146312

1984
Esso International Sg (Bahamas) Co Ltd.