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White Plains
T2-SE-A1
Built July 1942 by Sun Shipbuilding Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, as "White Plains" # 340, for U.M.S.C
1947 - MICHIGAN SUN, Sun Oil Company, Philadelphia
1960 - CARBIDE SEADRIFT, Union Carbide Corp., New York
Completed 04/1961 after re-build by Bethlehem Steel Co., Baltimore, modified for carrying chemicals in tanks
and containers in hatches under deck and on platform over main deck, 9,315 grt
1980 - SEADRIFT, Allied Towing Corp., Norfolk, Va.
re-engined 1981 with 3 Alco Diesels geared to shaft
laid up since 12/1984 (reported LSI 2001 sold for scrap).
( See photos below )
Ship Report for "WHITE PLAINS"
IDNo:
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5063198
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Year:
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1942
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Name:
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WHITE PLAINS
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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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30.05.1942
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Flag:
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USA
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Date of completion:
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07.1942
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DWT:
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16613
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Yard No:
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265
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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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|
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Subsequent History:
1948 MICHIGAN SUN -
[ 1961 rebuilt as chemical tanker & container carrier, 9315 grt / 15454 dwt ] -
1961 CARBIDE SEADRIFT - 1980 SEADRIFT
Disposal Data:
Scrapped 2001.
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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241851
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5063198
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1942
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WHITE PLAINS
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10172
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U.S. Govt.
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241851
|
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5063198
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1942
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MICHIGAN SUN
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10172
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1947
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Sun Oil Co.
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241851
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5063198
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5063198
|
1942
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CARBIDE SEADRIFT
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9315
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1960
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Union Carbide Corp.
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241851
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5063198
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5063198
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1942
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SEADRIFT
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9315
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1980
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Allied Towing Corp.
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" White Plains" at the outfitting pier and a gun will be installed.
"Michigan Sun", ex. " White Plains".
"Carbide Seadrift", ex. "Michigan Sun", ex. " White Plains".
"Seadrift", ex. "Carbide Seadrift", ex. "Michigan Sun", ex. " White Plains".
( Photo copyright David Boone )
"Seadrift", ex. "Carbide Seadrift", ex. "Michigan Sun", ex. " White Plains".
( Photo copyright David Boone )
"Seadrift", ex. "Carbide Seadrift", ex. "Michigan Sun", ex. " White Plains".
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of White Plains
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