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H. M. Flagler - (1918-1949)
See also : A Checkered Career
"H. M. Flagler" inbound anchored during WW2, May 28th, 1943.( Photo US COast Guard )
"H. M. Flagler" outbound, August 3rd, 1942.( Photo US COast Guard )
"H. M. Flagler" outbound during WW2, October 23rd, 1941.( Photo US COast Guard )
"H. M. Flagler" at West India Oil Dock, Balbao, C.Z.
Tanker was named after :
Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913).
Henry Morrison Flagler was, next to John D. Rockefeller, the strongest man in the Standard Oil Company. Flagler moved to
Florida later in life and became involved in the building of railroads and luxury hotels in the state.
About the Ship
Built by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Virginia, 1918. 8,208 gross tons; 461 (bp) feet long; 60 feet wide.
Steam Quadruple Expansion engines, single screw. Service speed 10.5 knots. Tanker, yard hull 208, USA registration 216456.
Ship History
Built for Standard Oil of New Jersey, American flag, in 1918 and named H.M. Flagler. Mexico, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Balboa to
New York 1919 to 1924 service. Had been transferred to Panama Transport, Panama flag 1940.
Broken up at Baltimore by Patapsco Scrap Co. in 1949.
"H. M. Flagler", during WW1 with Camouflage painting, July 13th, 1918.
( Photo courtesy of Robert F. Sumrall )
"H. M. Flagler", during WW1 with Camouflage painting.
"H. M. Flagler".
Additional Info by Starke & Schell Registers :
1918 H. M. FLAGLER USA 1Q (aft) (10½)
8,208 Grt for U. S. Shipping Board, Newport News, Va. 461.6 x 60.0
Tanker, Newport News SB. & DD. Co., Newport News, Va. (7) #208 216456
laid down for Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey
1919 - Standard Oil Co. (New Jersey), New York
1927 - Standard Shipping Co., Inc., Wilmington, Del.
1935 - Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del.
1940 - Panama Transport Co., Panama, PA
Broken up at Baltimore c. 1949 by Patapsco Scrap Co.
The Miramar Ship Index for "H.M.FLAGLER"
IDNo:
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2216456
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Year:
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1918
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Name:
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H.M. FLAGLER
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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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27.04.1918
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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07.1918
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Tons:
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8207
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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12430
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Yard No:
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208
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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140.7
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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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|
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Baltimore 1949. [ By Patapsco Scrap Co. ]
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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216456
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2216456
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1918
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H.M. FLAGLER
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8207
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U.S. Govt.
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216456
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2216456
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1918
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H.M. FLAGLER
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8207
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1919
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Standard Oil Co of New Jersey
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216456
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2216456
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1918
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H.M. FLAGLER
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8207
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1927
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Standard Sg Co Inc.
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216456
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2216456
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1918
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H.M. FLAGLER
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8207
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1935
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Standard Oil Co of New Jersey
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|
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2216456
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1918
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H.M. FLAGLER
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8207
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1940
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Panama Tpt Co.
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