ESSO COLUMBIA
Year Built
1942
Official Number
253851
Shipyard
Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock
General Type
Tanker
Specific Type
LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
MARAD Type
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Ship Length
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Beam
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Mast Height
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Net Tons
6865.00 tons
Gross Tons
11344.00 tons
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 - Foreign Flag Op.
Historical Narrative
There is no historical narrative for this vessel at this time.
Vessel Name History
1942 - 1942: Esso Columbia
1942 - 1947: Atascosa (AO-66)
1947 - 1960: Esso Syracuse
In 1962, the aft and engine part of Esso Syracuse (ex-Atascosa (AO-66)) was used, with the fore part of Esso Buffalo, to create the dry bulk carrier Spitfire.
Vessel Name History
Mission
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Ship Imagery
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Status Cards
Documents
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| (No Date) | ESSO COLUMBIA.pdf |
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Plans
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Shipwreck Information
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