PORTMAR
Year Built
1944
Official Number
246063
Shipyard
Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
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Ship Length
417.60 feet
Beam
56.80 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
4375.00 tons
Gross Tons
7210.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
499573.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
27.75 tons
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
1944 - 1947: Joseph B. Eastman
1947 - 1971: Portmar
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
|---|---|---|
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Vessel Name Change
| 4/2/1947 | Vessel name changed from JOSEPH B. EASTMAN to PORTMAR |
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Acquisition
| 4/7/1964 | Took title in exchange from Bethlehem Steel Corp. |
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Entry
| 3/10/1965 | Entered James River Reserve Fleet |
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Withdrawal
| 4/13/1971 | Sold for scrap |
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Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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