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SINCLAIR H-C, USA, 1ST (aft)
7,875 GRT for Sinclair Refining Co., Inc., Wilmington, Del.,  452.6 x 63.6
Tanker built by Bethlehem Steel Co., Shipbuilding. Division, Quincy, Mass.     (1/42),   #1491, 241274
1961 - MAR DEL SUD   Cia. de Navegacion Costera Argentina S.r.l., Buenos Aires  [Sasso y Cia.], AR
1965 - La Naviera Linea Argentina de Navegacion Maritima y Fluvial S.a.c., Buenos Aires  [S.A. Ganadera Menendez-Behety]
Broken up in Argentina 1983
( See photo below )
The Miramar Ship Index for "SINCLAIR H-C"
IDNo:
5220382
Year:
1942
Name:
SINCLAIR H-C
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
13.12.1941
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
01.1942

Tons:
7875
Link:
-
DWT:
11953
Yard No:
1491
Length overall:
143.8
Ship Design:
LPP:
137.2
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
19.4
Builder:
Bethlehem SB Corp.
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Quincy
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1ST-13

Subsequent History:
1961 MAR DEL SUD

Disposal Data:
Scrapped in Argentina 1983.

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
241724
5220382
1942
SINCLAIR H-C
7875
Sinclair Refining Co Inc
5220382
5220382
1942
MAR DEL SUD
7875
1962
Cia de Nav Costera Argentina Srl
5220382
5220382
1942
MAR DEL SUD
7875
1965
La Naviera Linea Argentina de Nav Maritima y Fluvial Sac

 
"Sinclair H-C".

Text with photo:
Quincy, Mass. January 6th 1942.
RECORD BUILT TANKER
The 12,700 ton tanker SINCLAIR H-C undergoes Acceptance trails today, 100 days after her keel was laid. A world record for constructing a ship of her size and type. The tanker was built and lauched in 63 working days.