Observer" ex. "Trustco", ex. "Esso Shreveport", ex. "Front Royal", Here photographed in 1987.
Built August 1943 by Sun Shipbuilding Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, as "Front Royal" # 360, for U.M.S.C.
Hulked at Port Said 1975 ( Trapped in Suez Canal 05.06.1967 )
She was used as a floating grain store ship towards the end of her life.
Sold for breaking up end 1996.
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Thanks for help!!!!
Regards Helen
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There are several photos of this ships on site. Observer, built as T2 tanker Front Royal in 1943, 1948 Esso Shreveport, 1962 Trustco, 1966 Observer. IMO 6726125.
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Built August 1943 by Sun Shipbuilding Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, as "Front Royal" # 360, for U.M.S.C.
Hulked at Port Said 1975 ( Trapped in Suez Canal 05.06.1967 )
She was used as a floating grain store ship towards the end of her life.
Sold for breaking up end 1996.
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