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Seawise Giant - IMO 7381154
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(now: Knock Nevis)
These pictures were taken by a colleague of mine in 1989 on board the "Seawise Giant" (now "Knock Nevis", ex "Jahre Viking"). We were both working for Norwegian shipmanagers Norman International, which managed the KS-company that bought the burnt-out wreck after she had been bombed by the Iraqis during the Iran-Iraq war. The pictures were taken during a pre-purchase inspection in 1989 in Brunei Bay, where she was laid up.
NB: I have posted more pictures from this series back in 2005. Search for "Seawise Giant" in the box to the left and you will find them.
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Former name(s):
- Knock Nevis (Until 2009 Dec)
- Jahre Viking (Until 2004 Aug)
- Happy Giant (Until 1991 Jan)
- Seawise Giant (Until 1989 Dec)
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Tankers - 3 photos
Casualties - 5 photos
Ships under Repair or Conversion - 1 photos
Ship's Deck - 1 photos
Tankers built 1970 - 1980 - 5 photos
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Norman was dissolved in 1991/92 and the vessels taken over by other managers (they were owned by separate single purpose "KS-partnerships"). The "Seawise Giant" was renamed "Happy Giant" while being repaired but was renamed "Jahre Viking" before it was finished. "Happy Traveller" was renamed "Gambit Traveller" before leaving the yard. Gambit was a now-defunct Norwegian ship manager.
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I do remember one photo showing a big hole which you can see through the ship from port side to stbd iwo of No.1 tanks. This will be one interesting photo to post if I can get hold of it.
The explosion was so strong that one of the anchors was flung backward and landed just in front of the accommodation. Some men died in the accident.
Our yard summoned a team of priests for a prayer session c/w offerings before starting the repair.
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kind regards peter
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