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Mobilgas (2) - (1956-1984)
 
The second "Mobilgas" was build in 1956. 17,462 GRT, 27,375 DWT, 186 meter length, 26 meter breadth.
Sold in 1983 as "Cheyenne".
Scrapped by Kuo Dar Steel : Kaohsiung : Arrived 16 Nov. 1984.

Mobilgas
LOA 609'8", Beam 84', Draught 34'93/8", 28,608 SDWT
Built 1956 by Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy, Massachusetts, she was on a bareboat charter to Mobil from her owners - Chas. Kurz and Company Incorporated - and powered by a steam turbine developing 12,500HP.
She Was redelivered to her owners in 1984 and broken up later that year at Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

 
"Mobilgas".
 "Mobilgas (2)".
 
"Mobilgas".
 
"Mobilgas".
 
"Mobilgas".
 
"Mobilgas".
 
"Mobilgas" in drydock.
 
"Mobilgas", boilers have some air trouble.
 
"Mobilgas".
 
"Mobilgas" in Dry-dock.
( Photo thanks to Scott Keller who sailed on this ship )
 
 "Mobilgas".
 "Cheyenne", ex. "Mobilgas" here towed by a Wijsmuller tug.

The Miramar Ship Index for "MOBILGAS"
IDNo:
5238389
Year:
1956
Name:
MOBILGAS
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
06.12.1955
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
05.1956

Tons:
17462
Link:
-
DWT:
27769
Yard No:
1654
Length overall:
185.8
Ship Design:
LPP:
175.3
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
25.7
Builder:
Bethlehem
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Quincy
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-16.5

Subsequent History:
1983 CHEYENNE

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Kaohsiung 16.11.1984. [ By Kuo Dar Steel & Iron Enterprise Co. ]

History :
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Main Owner
5238389
5238389
1956
MOBILGAS
17462
Chas Kurz & Co.,  Inc.
5238389
5238389
1956
CHEYENNE
17462
1983
American Bulk Carriers Inc.