CHESTER
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | CHESTER |
| Registry | U.S. |
| Official Number | 230959 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 290.58 |
| Width | 43.16 |
| Depth | 15.58 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1819.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 1129.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00277 |
Vessel History | |
| Disposition | Went aground off Olida on June 25, 1956, and later broke her back, a total loss. Was being used as barge to carry cement to Recife in tow of tug NOVO BANDEIRANTE at time of loss. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Great Lakes Engineering Works |
| Place Built | River Rouge, MI |
| Date Built | 1931-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUARARAPES | 1949-00-00 | 1956-00-00 | BRAZIL | |
| LOURIVAL LISBOA | 1947-00-00 | 1949-00-00 | BRAZIL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empreza Internacional de Transportes, Ltda. | 1947-00-00 | 1956-00-00 | BRAZIL | |
| Ford Motor Co. | 1931-00-00 | 1942-00-00 | U.S. | 230959 |
| Ford Motor Co. | 1946-00-00 | 1947-00-00 | U.S. | 230959 |
| U.S. Maritime Commission | 1942-00-00 | 1946-00-00 | U.S. | 230959 |