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Socony-Vacuum (2) - (1954-1983)
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 "Socony-Vacuum (2)" during construction at Bethlehem, Quincy.
( A Bethlehem, Quincy photo )
 "Socony-Vacuum (2)".
 
The second "Socony-Vacuum" outbound on the delaware River, July 3, 1973.
Sold in 1983 as "Comanche". Scrapped in 1985.
 
"Socony-Vacuum" in drydock at New York, fitted with a new Bulb nose.
 
"Socony-Vacuum".
 
"Socony-Vacuum".
( Photo thanks to Paul Sullivan )
 
"Socony-Vacuum".
( Photo thanks to Paul Sullivan )
 
"Socony-Vacuum" seen here as "Comanche".
 
"Comanche", ex. "Socony-Vacuum".
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
 
"Comanche", ex. "Socony-Vacuum".
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )

Additional information :

The Miramar Ship Index for "SOCONY-VACUUM"
IDNo:
5332903
Year:
1954
Name:
SOCONY-VACUUM
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
1.10.1954
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
12.1954

Tons:
17444
Link:
-
DWT:
27802
Yard No:
1647
Length overall:
184.3
Ship Design:
LPP:
175.3
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
25.7
Builder:
Bethlehem SB Corp.
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Quincy
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-17

Subsequent History:
1983 COMANCHE

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Chittagong 14.02.1985, work began 04.03.1985 [ By Hashem Dewan & Co., Ltd. ]

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
268801
5332903
1954
SOCONY-VACUUM
17444
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co Inc.
268801
5332903
5332903
1954
SOCONY-VACUUM
17444
1955
Socony Mobil Oil Co Inc.
268801
5332903
5332903
1954
SOCONY-VACUUM
17444
1966
Mobil Oil Corp.
268801
5332903
5332903
1954
COMANCHE
17444
1983
American Bulk Carriers Inc.