Drill ships

The whale factory that became two unites:


http://www.theyard.info/ships/ships.asp?entryid=1384
One half became the drill barge Western Offshore VII, which finally became the storage barge Ismaya:

The other half became the drillships Western Offshore VIII and went through many Owner/Operator and many name changes.
She became the Noble Duchess:

And finally PARAGON MDS1 (IMO:7632022)

Unless you believe another version:
http://www.aukevisser.nl/inter-2/id231.htm

Which version is true???

Or could it be that the aft part of the whale factory was joined with the bow part of Esso New York to become the WO8??

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