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Esso Bayport - (1967-1973)
See also : Exxon Bayport

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The tug "Exxon Bayport" was build in 1967 as "Esso Bayport", for Esso/Humble Oil,
by Intercoastal Shipyard, Morgan City, La.

Pusher
Registered: (USA)ON 508797
(50'x20')
2 scr, 2x diesel V8cyl GM type 8V-71, 600bhp total

ESSO BAYPORT
1967: Built by "Intercoastal Shipyard" at Morgan City, La.(USA)
1967: delivered to "ESSO (Humble Oil & Refining Co)" at Wilmington, Del.(USA)
        (USA flag, ON 508797)
1973 -xx/01: To "Exxon Shipping Co" at Houston, Tx.(USA), renamed EXXON BAYPORT
1983 -xx/10: To "Midstream Fuel Service" at Baton Rouge, La.(USA), renamed CAPT. SHERMAN
1996: To "Economy Boat Store" at Wickliffe, Ky.(USA)
fate unknown