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John D. Rockefeller - (1914-1924)
See also : S.S. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER ( From a Newport News Shipbuilding publication )
"John D. Rockefeller" was build in 1914, sold in 1924.
The tanker "John D. Rockefeller" plied routes in the Western Hemisphere after World War I.
Tanker was named after :
John D. Rockefeller.
John Davison Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American capitalist most known for his role in the early
petroleum industry and the founding of Standard Oil. Through his ruthless business tactics, Rockefeller guided Standard
Oil to be the largest oil refining business in the world, while amassing a substantial personal fortune. Much of this wealth
was then given away, resulting in his legacy as a great philanthropist.
"John D. Rockefeller" date and place unknown.( Photo Copyright Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company )
"John D. Rockefeller" date and place unknown.( Photo Copyright Reserved )
"John D. Rockefeller" in dry-dock, date and place unknown.( Photo Copyright Reserved )
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
1914 - JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER USA 1Q (aft) (10½)
8,374 GRT for Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey), Bayonne 458.3 x 60.0
Tanker built by Newport News SB. & DD. Co., Newport News (9) #177 212517
1924 - MALABAR Malabar SS. Co., Inc. (C. D. Mallory & Co., Inc.), Wilmington, Del.
1935 - Ardmore SS. Co., Inc. (s/m)
1937 - Seminole SS. Corp. (s/m)
1942 - Grosvenor Dale Co., Inc. (s/m)
1946 - YUNG TSIN China Merchants' Steam Navigation Co., Shanghai CS
1948 - China Tanker Co., Ltd., Shanghai / Kaohsiung TW - 49
Broken up at Kaohsiung 2nd quarter 1954.
The Miramar Ship Index for "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER"
IDNo:
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2212517
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Year:
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1914
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Name:
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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08.08.1914
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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09.1914
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Tons:
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8374
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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177
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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139.7
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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18.3
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Builder:
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Newport News SB
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Newport News
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1Q-10.5
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Subsequent History:
1924 MALABAR - 1946 YUNG TSIN
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Kaohsiung 2 quarter 1954.
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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Registered Owner
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212517
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2212517
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1914
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
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8374
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Standard Oil Co of New Jersey
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212517
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2212517
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1914
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MALABAR
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8374
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1924
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Malabar SS Co Inc.
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212517
|
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2212517
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1914
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MALABAR
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8374
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1935
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Ardmore SS Co Inc.
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212517
|
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2212517
|
1914
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MALABAR
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8374
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1937
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Seminole SS Corp.
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212517
|
|
2212517
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1914
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MALABAR
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8374
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1942
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Grosvenor Dale Co Inc.
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|
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2212517
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1914
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YUNG TSIN
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8374
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1946
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China Merchants' SN Co Ltd.
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|
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2212517
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1914
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YUNG TSIN
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8374
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1948
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China Tanker Co Ltd.
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|
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2212517
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1914
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YUNG TSIN
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8374
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1949
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China Tanker Co Ltd.
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