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Independence - IMO 5290911
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Photographer:dirk septer [ View profile ]
Captured:Apr 5, 2013
Title:Independence
Location:Campbell River, Canada
Photo Category:Reefers In Support Of Fishing Vessels At Sea
Added:Apr 5, 2013
Views:1,209
Image Resolution:2,830 x 2,080
Description:
Southbound off Quadra Island, BC; April 5, 2013;
built 1938 by Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Manitowoc, WI;
owner: Trident Seafoods, Seattle, WA
Vessel
particulars
Current name:INDEPENDENCE
Former name(s):
- Bering Trader (Until 1991 Aug)
- Traverse City Socony (Until 1962)
Current flag:U.S.A.
Home port:Seattle Wa
Vessel Type:Fish Factory
Gross tonnage:5,716 tons
Summer DWT:4,521 tons
Length:106 m
Beam:19 m
Draught:5.4 m
Photos:17 photos by 5 photographers
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Tankers built before 1970 - 1 photos
Reefers in support of fishing vessels at sea - 13 photos
Research, Support and Processing vessels - 3 photos
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She is US built and operated between US ports.
No foreign built vsls are allowed to carry cargo BETWEEN US ports.
Grtz.
Capt.Bill
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They put some fresh paint on this almost 80-year old reefer pictured today on her way to Akutan, Alaska:
www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2595982
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the old girl looks rustier and rustier every time she goes by here.... Any day now, and she'll be gone as well..
Dirk
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Makes only more sad that beautiful reefers from the 60s are long gone.
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