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NORTHERN EAGLE - IMO 5257282
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Photographer:René Beauchamp [ View profile ]
Title:Northern Eagle
Location:St Lawrence Seaway, Canada
Photo Category:Bulkers Built Before 1950
Added:Mar 23, 2014
Views:2,759
Image Resolution:3,096 x 2,031
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Bulker converted from a T2 tanker in the St.Lawrence Seaway in 1973
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Current name:NORTHERN EAGLE
Former name(s):
- Hovenweep (Until 1947)
Vessel Type:Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:14,800 tons
Summer DWT:27,022 tons
Photos:2 photos by 2 photographers
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Rick, thanks for all the détails.
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Launched 11/08/1944, 10,662 g.t. & 16,613 dwt as:-
'Hovenweep' for the U.S. Government, to 1947 when sold to the Newcastle, UK based, Hunting & Son company, for commercial trading as:-
'Oilfield' to 1959,
'Northern Eagle' until arrival at Split, Croatia for demolition on 26/10/1978.
In 1962 the vessel was converted to a bulk carrier with a new midsection, built and installed by Rheinstahl Nordseewerke GmbH, Emden, Germany. Lengthened & widened with new dimensions of 183.7m (603ft.) X 23m (75ft.) and tonnages of 14,800 gross & 24,938 dwt.
Information courtesy of Miramar NZ, Sawyer & Mitchell's 'Victory Ships & Tankers' and my own notes.
Additionally, Auke Visser also has a page on her, with some good photos.
Regards, Rick
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