EXPORT LEADER
Year Built
1972
Official Number
545126
Shipyard
Bath Iron Works Corporation
General Type
Dry Cargo
Specific Type
Dry Cargo Container
MARAD Type
C5-S-73b
Ship Length
610.00 feet
Beam
78.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
12460.00 tons
Gross Tons
17930.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
63645.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
31.60 tons
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
26670.00 tons
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Still in Govt. Service
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
1972 - 1987: Export Leader
1987 - present: Gopher State
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
|---|---|---|
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Acquisition
| 11/7/1980 | MARAD took title; trade-in program |
|
Entry
| 2/19/1981 | Entered James River Reserve Fleet |
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Ship Name Change
| 10/20/1987 | Ship EXPORT LEADER changes name to GOPHER STATE |
Ship Imagery
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Status Cards
Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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