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T. C. McCobb - (1936-1942)
See also : ADRIFT, DAYS-WEEKS & See also : The Sinking of the Esso Tanker T. C. McCobb
TS "T. C. McCobb" as she appeared immediatly after completion.
TS "T. C. McCobb" leaving Baton Rouge with first cargo, May 8, 1936.
Ship Report for "T.C. McCOBB"
IDNo:
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2234680
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Year:
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1936
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Name:
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T.C. McCOBB
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Launch Date:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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04.1936
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Flag:
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USA
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Keel:
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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137
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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132.6
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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20.4
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Builder:
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Federal
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Kearny
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-12
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Owner as Completed:
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Standard Oil Co of New Jersey, Wilmington Del.
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Subsequent History:
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Disposal Data:
Torpedoed, shelled and sunk by Italian sub. PIETRO CALVI, in 10 N / 45.20 W on 31.03.1942 (24 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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Name change
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Main Owner
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234680
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2234680
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1936
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T.C. McCOBB
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7451
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-
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Standard Oil Co NJ
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Sistership is "R. P. Resor".
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
T. C. McCOBB - 1936 USA 1ST (aft)(12)
7,452 GRT for Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del., 435.0 x 66.8
Tanker built by Federal SB. & DD. Co., Kearny, N.J., (4), #137 234680
Torpedoed, shelled and sunk by Italian sub. PIETRO CALVI, 31 March 1942, in 07.10 N-45.20 W,
voyage Buenos Aires - Caripito, in ballast.