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Socony 83 - (1917-1947)
See also : S.O. Co. No. 83  & S.T. Co. No. 83  & Esso Barge No. 311

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Tanker-barge built in 1913 as a schooner by American Ship Building Co. at Cleveland, Ohio for Standard Oil Co.
Originally named "S.O.Co.No.83". Renamed "S.T.Co.No.83" in 1915; "Socony 83" in1917; "Esso Barge No.311", in 1947.
Home port, Wilmington, Del. Official no. : 210928.

Schooner Barge "S.T. Co. No. 83", U.S. No. 210928.
Of 2,440 tons gross; 2,040 tons net. Built at Cleveland, Ohio in 1913.
Home port, New York, N.Y. 250.0 x 43.0 x 26.0 and a crew of 8.
* Formerly schooner barge "S.O. Co. No. 83".