Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
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BURSLEY, WILLIAM |
| Registry
|
U.S. |
| Official Number
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169577 |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
250.50 |
| Width
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42.00 |
| Depth
|
18.33 |
| Gross Tonnage
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1791.00 |
| Net Tonnage
|
1023.00 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00005 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Tonnage change, 1951 (1760 gross - net). Tonnage change, 1954 (1791 gross - 1023 net). Tonnage change, 1956 (1790 gross - 1034 net). |
| History
|
Built as N3-S-A1 class cargo vessel for U.S. Maritime Commission. Sent on Lend-Lease to Great Britain.Took part in \"Bay of Pigs\" invasion of Cuba in April, 1961; held under federal marshal's lien at Baltimore, MD, May, 1961-1962. |
| Disposition
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Stranded on reef off Grand Cayman, Bahamas, May 9, 1964; abandoned as total loss. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
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Butler, Walter Shipbuilders, Inc. |
| Place Built
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Superior, WI |
| Date Built
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1942-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
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HCGL |
