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T. C. McCobb - (1936-1942)
TS "T. C. McCobb" as she appeared immediatly after completion.
TS "T. C. McCobb" leaving Baton Rouge with first cargo, May 8, 1936.
The Miramar Ship Index 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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Subsequent History:
-
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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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.