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See also : Explosion on the "Esso Paterson" - 1956
T2-SE-A1
After discharging at Glasgow, Scotland in June 1943, the "Esso Paterson" is homeward bound,
to load cargo for the Mediterranean theater of War. She was launched as "Germantown".
Sold 11.1961: Converted to a partial containership/chemical carrier by Bethlehem Steel Co,
Baltimore, Md (9,141 grt, 14.438 tdw). Renamed "Carbide Texas City".
"Esso Paterson", during the war.
"Esso Paterson".
"Esso Paterson".
( Photo thanks to Dave Martin )
"Carbide Texas City", ex. "Esso Paterson", ex. "Germantown".
GERMANTOWN, T2-SE-A1
History :
Built by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pennsylvania.
Yardnumber 272. UMSC No. 330. Official nr. 242532.
Keel laid 27-02-1942. Launched 11-11-1942. Completed 30-11-1942. Gr. 10169 t., Net. 6373 t., Dw. 16613 t. L.o.a. 159,57 m., Br. 20,78 m., Dr. 9,23 m. Engine: 2 steam turbines, manufactured by General Electric Company, Lynn, Massachussetts. 7240 B.h.p., 5401 kW. Speed 15 knots. 26 Tanks.
History:
Launched as GERMANTOWN-1942 for United States War Shipping Administration, Philadelphia, USA..
ESSO PATERSON-1942 for Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
ESSO PATERSON-1950 for Esso Shipping Company, , Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
ESSO PATERSON-1960 for Humble Oil & Refining Company, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
CARBIDE TEXAS CITY-1961 for Union Carbide Corporation, Marine Transport Lines Inc., New York, USA.
Additional Reports:
Reported Carbide Texas City converted by Bethlehem Steel Co., SB. Div., Baltimore to partial chemical tanker, carrying containers in holds and on deck, 1961.
New Dimensions 18 Tanks, 9141 grt / 14438 dwt.
Reported Carbide Texas City sold to shipbreakers in USA. Arrived Brownsville 21 may 1979 to be broken up. Work completed 27 Jul. 1979. [ By Brownsville Steel & Salvage Company ]
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