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T2-SE-A1
 "Vicksburg", source, location and date unknown. An colorized photo. (Photo thanks to Tod)
 
"Gulfvictor" ex. "Vicksburg".
( Photo courtesy of Photoship )
"Gulfvictor" ex. "Vicksburg".
"Gulfvictor" ex. "Vicksburg".
"Gulfvictor" ex. "Vicksburg".

VICKSBURG, T2-SE-A1
History :
Built by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pennsylvania.
Yardnumber 298. UMSC No. 370. Official nr. 244703.
Keel laid 12-08-1943. Launched 20-11-1943. Completed 30-11-1943. Gr. 10195 t., Net. 6370 t., Dw. 16613 t. L.o.a. 161,26 m., Br. 21,00 m., Dr. 8,08 m. Engine: 2 steam turbines, manufactured by Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh. 7240 B.h.p., 5401 kW. Speed 15 knots. 26 Tanks.
History:
VICKSBURG-1943 completed for United States War Shipping Administration, Philadelphia, USA.
GULFVICTOR-1948 for Gulf Oil Corporation, Philadelphia, USA.
VICKSBURG-1961 for Maryland Shipbuilding & Drydock Company, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
GENEVA-1964 for United States Steel Corporation, Intercoastal Fleet, New York, USA.
Additional Reports:
Reported Geneva converted into bulk carrier in 1964.
1964 New Dimensions 6778 grt / 16326 dwt.
Reported Geneva sold to shipbreakers in Spain. Arrived Villanueva Y Geltru 20 Jun. 1974 to be broken up. [ By Salvamento y Demolicion Naval S.A. ]

 "Vicksburg" Status Card.