NECHES (AO-47)
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Year Built
1942
Official Number
241380
Shipyard
Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock
General Type
Tanker
Specific Type
LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
MARAD Type
T2-A
Ship Length
520.00 feet
Beam
68.00 feet
Mast Height
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Net Tons
6086.00 tons
Gross Tons
10300.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
--
Draft, Summer
31.00 tons
Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
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Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold -NTU
Historical Narrative
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Vessel Name History
1942 - 1942: Aekay
1942 - 1971: Neches (AO-47)
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Milestones
Event | Date | Content |
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Entry
| 10/10/1957 | |
Acquisition
| 10/10/1957 | PERM TRANS TO MARAD |
Disposition
| 8/9/1961 | PERM TRANS TO NAVY |
Withdrawl
| 8/9/1961 | |
Entry
| 1/13/1971 | |
Acquisition
| 1/13/1971 | TRANS BACK TO MARAD |
Disposition
| 1/3/1973 | CUST 1957 NDRF 1957 |
Withdrawl
| 1/3/1973 |
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Status Cards
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Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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