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Atlantic Trader
T2-SE-A1
Built June 1945 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock, Chester, PA.,
as "Atlantic Trader" # 2439, for U.M.S.C.
Lengthened and widened 9/58 by insertion of new mid-body by Newport News SB. & DD. Co.,
Newport News, Va., 12,428 grt, 552.0 x 75.2'
1958 - Stonewall Steamship Co., Wilmington, Del. [Atlantic Refining Co.]
1966 - Atlantic Richfield Co., Philadelphia
1978 - Cove Shipping, Inc., New York
1979 - COVE TIDE, s/o
Broken up at Kaohsiung 1979 by Chi Shun Hwa Steel Co., Ltd.,
arrived 14.06.1979, work began 23.06.1979.
( See photos below )
Ship Report for "ATLANTIC TRADER"
IDNo:
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2248007
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Year:
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1945
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Name:
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ATLANTIC TRADER
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Launch Date:
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16.06.1945
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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08.1945
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Flag:
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USA
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Keel:
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DWT:
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16613
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Yard No:
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475
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Length overall:
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159.6
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Ship Design:
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T2-SE-A1
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LPP:
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153.3
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Country of build:
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USA
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Beam:
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20.7
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Builder:
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Sun
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Chester, Pa
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1TE-15
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Owner as Completed:
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Atlantic Refining Co, Philadelphia
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Subsequent History:
[1958 Lg & widened 12428gt]
1979 COVE TIDE, Cove Shipping, Inc., New York.
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Kaohsiung 14.06.1979.
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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Name change
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Main Owner
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248007
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2248007
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1945
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ATLANTIC TRADER
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10297
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Atlantic Refining Co.
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248007
|
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2248007
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1945
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COVE TIDE
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12428
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1979
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Cove Sg.
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"Atlantic Trader".
( Photo Copyright Chris Howell )
"Atlantic Trader", after lengthening.
( Photo Copyright Chris Howell )
"Atlantic Trader".
"Atlantic Trader".
"Cove Tide", ex. "Atlantic Trader".
No Custody & Disposal CARDS