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Arco Independence

See also : American Independence

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The sisters "American Independence", in front, & "Arco Spirit".
( Collection David Poitras )
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The "Indy" at Valdez.
( Collection David Poitras )
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The "Indy" at sea.
( Collection David Poitras )
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( Photo thanks to Jullian Lelliott )
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Name: Arco Independence
IMO No: 7390076
Ex: American Independence-1982
Built: 11/1977
Type: Tanker
Status: 2000-Polar Independence; 2002-Pride Independence; 2003-Kadriah 1
SubType: Crude
Flag: USA
DWT: 266,585
Draft: 20.46
Builder: Bethlehem Steel Corp., Sparrows Point, United States (S4646)
GT: 117,515
LOA: 335.26/323.03
Owner: Arco Marine
NT: 105,893
Beam: 54.36
Speed/Cons: 15.50/-
Class: -
Depth: 26.24
Engine Type: General Electric Cross Compound Steam Turbines, 35000 SHP,  26110 kW
Cubic: -

Previous Names :
Name
From Date
To Date
PRIDE INDEPENDENCE
02 Jan 2002
13 Nov 2003
POLAR INDEPENDENCE
05 Jun 2000
02 Jan 2002
ARCO INDEPENDENCE
01 Jan 1982
05 Jun 2000
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
01 Jan 1982