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Esso New Haven
T2-SE-A1
ESSO NEW HAVEN - 1944 USA 1TE (aft)
10,642 GRT for Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Wilmington, Del., 504.0 x 68.2
Tanker build by Sun SB. & DD. Co., Chester, Pa. , (3/44) #407, 245295
1950 - Esso Shipping Company, Wilmington, Del.
1960 - MARINE SULPHUR QUEEN, Marine Sulphur Transport Corp. (Marine Transport Lines, Inc.), Wilmington, Del.
converted to molten sulphur carrier by Bethlehem Steel Co., Sparrow's Point, 7,240 grt delivered. 01/1961.
Sisterships are Esso Camden, Esso Memphis, Esso Portland, Esso Roanoke, Esso Scranton, Esso Springfield
and Esso Uttica.
Missing since last reporting by radio, 3 Feb 1963, in abt. 26.40N-88W, voy. Beaumont, Texas, 2 Feb - Norfolk, Va.,
molten sulphur On 2 February, 1963 left Beaumont, TX for Norfolk, VA with a cargo of molten sulphur. On 3 February,
radio communication received indicating position approximately 26.40N, 88W (south of Pensacola). Posted missing
on 6 February; no further trace. This is one of the modern mysteries of the sea. The entire crew of thirty-nine was
lost and claims totalling some $20 million were filed by their relatives. The loss of the vessel became the
subject of a legal judgement and, after severe criticism of many concerned, a Federal Court decision, made
some seven years after the loss, awarded a multi-million dollar settlement for the lives and cargo lost.
The MARINE SULPHUR QUEEN was put into service in 1961 and made a total of sixty three voyages
before her disappearance.
After several days of searching, only a few lifejackets, life rings and minor debris were found in a
position south-east of Key West.
Source:
Victory Ships and Tankers: The History of the Victory type cargo ships and of the Tankers built in the
United States of America during World War II, by Leonard Arthur Sawyer and W. H. Mitchell. Published by
Cornell Maritime Press, Cambridge MD.
See also : Bermuda Triangle & Marine Sulphur Queen
( See photos below )
Ship Report for "ESSO NEW HAVEN"
IDNo:
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2245295
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Year:
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1944
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Name:
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ESSO NEW HAVEN
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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08.03.1944
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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03.1944
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DWT:
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16613
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Yard No:
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407
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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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Subsequent History:
[ 1961 converted to molten sulphur carrier, 7240 grt / 15931 dwt ] -
1960 MARINE SULPHUR QUEEN
Disposal Data:
Missing - last heard 26.40 N / 88.00 W on 3.02.1963 (39 dead) [ Voyage Beaumont-Norfolk, molten sulphur ]
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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Change
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Registered Owner
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245295
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2245295
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1944
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ESSO NEW HAVEN
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10642
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Standard Oil Co., (New Jersey)
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245295
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2245295
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1944
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ESSO NEW HAVEN
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10642
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1950
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Esso Sg Co.
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245295
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2245295
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1944
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MARINE SULPHUR QUEEN
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7240
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1960
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Marine Sulphur Tpt Corp.
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SS "Esso New Haven" nearing New York (Sept. 22, 1944) from Puerto La Cruz.
"Marine Sulphur Queen", ex. "Esso New Haven".