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Imperial Oil Shipping Co., Ltd.
Stoic - (1944-1948)
See also : Stoic - (1948-1957)

Unfortunaly no picture available, anyone ?????

Originally built as a ferry "Essex", she was rebuilt in 1941 as a tug "J.E. McQueen", bought by Imperial Oil Co., in 1943 as "Stoic".
She was chartered by the Royal Canadian Navy for service in 1944. Returned after the war.
Sold in 1948 to International Petroleum Co., Ltd. Lost in 1957.

The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSEX"
IDNo:
2211553
Year:
1913
Name:
ESSEX
Keel:
Type:
Ferry
Launch Date:
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
08.1913

Tons:
266
Link:
-
DWT:
Yard No:
128
Length overall:
Ship Design:
LPP:
28.7
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
11.0
Builder:
Toledo SB
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Toledo
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1C-

Subsequent History:
[ 1941 converted to tug, 30.3 m, 318 grt, 1 Triple ] -
1941 J.E. McQUEEN - 1943 STOIC

Disposal Data:
Foundered 21.05 S / 77.16 W on 28.07.1957.

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
211553
2211553
1913
ESSEX
266
Walkerville & Detroit Ferry Co.
138145
2211553
1913
J.E. McQUEEN
318
1941
J.E. McQueen
138145
2211553
1913
STOIC
318
1943
J.E. McQueen
138145
2211553
1913
STOIC
318
1944
Imperial Oil Ltd.
2211553
1913
STOIC
318
1948
International Petroleum Co., Ltd.