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OPTIMIST - IMO 7110529
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Photographer:vovashap [ View profile ]
Captured:Jul 19, 2016
Title:Optimist
Location:Greenville, Liberia
Photo Category:Wrecks & Relics
Added:Jul 19, 2016
Views:1,301
Image Resolution:1,503 x 1,002
Description:
Wreck, near port, I found some info in enet, but its not ends up this info from local people, stated that vessel bring weapon, and was air-bombed; crew not suffered
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Current name:OPTIMIST
Former name(s):
- Nikos Ii (Until 1991 Jul)
- Regent Cosmos (Until 1983)
Vessel Type:General Cargo
Gross tonnage:5,970 tons
Summer DWT:8,955 tons
Photos:4 photos by 2 photographers
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Wrecks & Relics - 3 photos
General cargo ships built 1970-1979 (Over 3000gt) - 1 photos
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Consensus on ID seems good, so moved them now.
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Year: 1971
Name: REGENT COSMOS
1983 NIKOS II - 91 OPTIMIST
set on fire by rockets & gunfire at Sinu, Liberia 1.5.93, and abandoned
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OPTIMIST (5970/71), was attacked during the local civil war 1/5/1993 whilst loading at Sinu (Sinoe), Liberia. She was set on fire and later grounded.
Regards,
Yvon
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I think this ship is OPTIMIST (IMO7110529), fitted with a tripod heavy lift mast.
She is visible on Google Earth scene in psn 04°59'41"N & 009°02'24"W.
Regards,
Yvon
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