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Magnolia Petroleum Company
J.L. Latimer - (1954-1957)
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See also : Boston Socony

"Boston Socony" was build in 1924, became in 1954 "J.L. Latimer" in 1957 as "Lio" and in 1964 "Val 51".
1965 scrapped.

The Miramar Ship Index for "BOSTON SOCONY"
IDNo:
5209211
Year:
1924
Name:
BOSTON SOCONY
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
5.05.1924
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
05.1024

Tons:
1199
Link:
-
DWT:
Yard No:
292
Length overall:
Ship Design:
LPP:
76.8
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
12.2
Builder:
New York SB
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Camden, NJ
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
2D-9

Subsequent History:
[ 1937 rebuilt, new midbody, 79.2 mtr. oa, 1235 grt ] -
1954 J.L.LATIMER -1957 LIO

Disposal Data:
Made into a barge 1964. 1965 scrapped.

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
223680
5209211
1924
BOSTON SOCONY
1199
Standard Tptn Co Inc.
223680
5209211
1924
BOSTON SOCONY
1199
1931
Standard-Vacuum Tptn Co Inc.
223680
5209211
1924
BOSTON SOCONY
1235
1935
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co Inc.
223680
5209211
1924
J.L.LATIMER
1235
1954
Magnolia Petroleum Co Inc.
223680
5209211
5209211
1924
LIO
1235
1957
Jocharanne Tugboat Corp.