ESSO DUBLIN (IMO 5107279)

Tyne shipping past and present

ESSO DUBLIN (IMO 5107279)

Postby Keelman » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:28 pm

Esso Dublin   .jpg
Completed in 1960 by Italian builders Cantieri Riuniti del Adriatico of Monfalcone for the Esso Petroleum Company, registered under the British flag
1964 Transferred to the Esso Transport Company Inc., Panama, and renamed ESSO HONDURAS
1976 Sold to Kaohsiung shipbreakers

One of a class of twelve similar tankers of 36000dwt known as the "City" class, she had two geared turbines of 16000shp which provided a service speed of 16 knots
Her pristine looks suggest that it's more than likely she has been dry docked on the river. It's a pity I didn't note the date of her departure
Keelman
 
Posts: 894
Joined: Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:17 pm

Re: ESSO DUBLIN (IMO 5107279)

Postby magoonigal » Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:16 pm

More pictures on http://www.aukevisser.nl/uk/id172.htm

Showing more detail of what appears to be a "Docking Bridge" aft, but is infact a Gantry Crane for Store's etc..
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.
magoonigal
 
Posts: 5319
Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 9:57 pm
Location: Blyth.

Re: ESSO DUBLIN (IMO 5107279)

Postby northeast » Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:08 pm

Esso with Italian flare ... fine photo and good to be reminded of the Esso colours.
northeast
Site Admin
 
Posts: 6564
Joined: Sat May 12, 2012 5:13 pm
Location: East Yorkshire


Return to The Tyne

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 76 guests