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Vancolite (II) - (1928-1946)
The second "Vancolite" was build in 1928. Sold for scrap in 1946.
( Photo Glenbow Archives )
"Vancolite" silhouette drawing, a scan from the Book "Taschebuch der handels-flooten 1940", a pocket book used by U-Boat captains,during WW2.
The Miramar Ship Index for "VANCOLITE"
IDNo:
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1160203
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Year:
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1928
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Name:
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VANCOLITE
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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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21.02.1928
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Flag:
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GBR
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Date of completion:
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05.1928
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DWT:
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Yard No:
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518
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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155.5
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Country of build:
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GBR
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Beam:
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20.8
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Builder:
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Stephen
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Linthouse
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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2D-9.5
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Subsequent History:
-
Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Sydney, NS., 2 nd quarter 1946.
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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Name change
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Registered Owner
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160203
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1160203
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1928
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VANCOLITE
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11403
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-
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Imperial Oil
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"VANCOLITE".
Yard No: 518
Port of Registry: Toronto
Shipbuilder: Alexander Stephen & Sons Glasgow
Propulsion: Steam
Built: 1928
Ship Type: Tanker
Tonnage: 11403 grt
Length: 510 feet
Breadth: 68 feet
Owner: Imperial Oil Company, Toronto.
Scrapped at Sydney, NS., 2 nd quarter 1946.