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Swift Wings - IMO 8304373
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Photographer:Stephen Bennett [ View profile ]
Captured:Jan 1, 1987
Title:Swift Wings
Photo Category:Bulkers Built 1981-1990
Added:Dec 21, 2012
Views:1,149
Image Resolution:3,000 x 2,039
Description:
Docked in the Dyke Newcastle Harbour early in its career...believed to be circa 1987
Vessel
particulars
Current name:THEPSU
Former name(s):
- Thepsupharat (Until 2013 Aug)
- Thepparat (Until 2011 Oct)
- S1 Moon (Until 2011 Apr)
- Ocean Duke (Until 2007 Sep)
- Cebu (Until 2004 Apr)
- Irazu (Until 1995)
- Swift Wings (Until 1993 Oct)
- Usuki Pioneer (Until 1987)
IMO:8304373
Status:Dead
Build year:1984
Builder:Usuki Iron Works - Saiki, Japan
Class society:Korean Shipping Register
Vessel Type:Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:15,575 tons
Summer DWT:27,468 tons
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Harbour Overview Images - 1 photos
Bulkers built 1981-1990 - 12 photos
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http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usuki_Pioneer
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http://www.google.com/patents/US4418632
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Guess when they were folded / not in use, they still needed controlling to avoid additional drag.
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