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Astral (5 ) - (1916-1931)
"Astral".
The fifth "Astral", was build in 1916.
"Astral" on august 5th, 1926.
( Photo Copyright Taylor, William B. )
"Astral" on august 30th, 1930.
( Photo Copyright Taylor, William B. )
The Miramar Ship Index for "ASTRAL"
IDNo:
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2214492
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Year:
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1916
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Name:
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ASTRAL
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Launch Date:
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20.08.1916
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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10.1916
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Flag:
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USA
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Keel:
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Tons:
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8653
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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11,960
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Yard No:
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128
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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134.0
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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17.7
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Builder:
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Union IW
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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San Francisco
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1Q-11
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Torpedoed and sunk 35.40 N / 24.00 W 02.12.1941 (37 dead)
History :
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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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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214492
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2214492
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1916
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ASTRAL
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8653
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-
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Standard Tptn Co.
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214492
|
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2214492
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1916
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ASTRAL
|
8653
|
1931
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Standard-Vacuum Tptn Co Inc
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214492
|
|
2214492
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1916
|
ASTRAL
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8653
|
1935
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Socony-Vacuum Oil Co Inc
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