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Atlantic States
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ATLANTIC STATES, US,1TE (aft)
8,537 GRT for Atlantic Refining Co., Philadelphia,  450.0 x 65.0
Tanker built by Sun SB. & DD. Co., Chester, Pa.,  (3/43),  #230, 243036
1956 - Winco Tankers, Inc., Wilmington, Del.  [Windsor Navigation Co., New York - John Hadjes]
Broken up at Hong Kong 1961 by Hong Kong Chiap Hua Manufactory Co. (1947) Ltd.,
arrived 17.02.1961, work began 06.03.1961.
( See photo below )
Single Ship Report for "ATLANTIC STATES"
IDNo:
2243036
Year:
1943
Name:
ATLANTIC STATES
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
01.12.1941
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
03.1943

Tons:
8535
Link:
-
DWT:
Yard No:
230
Length overall:
Ship Design:
LPP:
137.2
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
19.8
Builder:
Sun
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Chester, Pa
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1TE-

Subsequent History:
-

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Hong Kong 17.02.1961, work began 06.03.1961. [ By Hong Kong Chiap Hua Manufactory Co. ]

History:
 ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
243036
2243036
1943
ATLANTIC STATES
8535
Atlantic Refining Co.
243036
2243036
1943
ATLANTIC STATES
8535
1956
Winco Tankers Inc.

 "Atlantic States" during the war, anchored, March 3rd, 1943.
( Photo US Coast Guard )
 "Atlantic States" during the war, anchored, May 6th, 1943.
( Photo US Coast Guard )
 "Atlantic States" during the war, outbound, July 25th, 1943.
( Photo US Coast Guard )
 "Atlantic States" during the war, outbound, August 30th, 1943.
( Photo US Coast Guard )
"Atlantic States" location and date unknown.
( Photo Copyright W. Schell )