AFRICAN LIGHTNING
Year Built
1947
Official Number
251451
Shipyard
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
C3-S-BH2
Ship Length
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Beam
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Mast Height
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Net Tons
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Gross Tons
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Cargo Capacity
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Draft, Summer
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Draft, Lightweight
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Displacement, Summer
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Displacement, Lightweight
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Immersion, Summer
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Immersion, Lightweight
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Fate
Sold - Scrap
Historical Narrative
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Vessel Name History
Mission
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Historical Documents
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Milestones
| Event | Date | Content |
|---|---|---|
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Delivered
| 2/19/1947 | Delivered to American South African Line, Inc. by builders |
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Sold
| 7/9/1973 | Sold as scrap to Tai Kien Industry Co., Ltd. |
Ship Imagery
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Status Cards
Documents
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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