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W. S. Farish - (1930-1950)
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SS "W. S. Farish" had many near misses but came through with a fine record and undamaged by enemy action.
Tanker was named after :
William S Farish
"W. S. Farish" Lifesaving Drill.Name:
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W. S. Farish
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Class:
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-
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IMO No.:
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-
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Ex:
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-
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Cubic:
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24.198
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Built:
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1930
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Type
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Tanker
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Draft:
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9.33
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Status:
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Became in 1950 as the "Esso Southampton", scrapped in 1958.
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SubType:
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Crude
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LOA:
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165.69/160.02
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Flag:
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USA
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DWT:
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20.615
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Beam:
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22.55
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Builder:
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Federal Shipbuilding & Drt Dock Comp. Ltd., Kearny, NJ.
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GT:
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-
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Depth:
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12.65
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Owner:
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Standard Oil Comp.
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NT:
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-
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Speed/Cons:
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11.7/-
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Engine type:
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Turbibe Dubeel geared , 4400 SHP.
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Sistership is "G. Harrison Smith".