where would i be able to find information on the vessel i tried google but i could not find anything and i have no clue where to find information about ships
all i was able to find is it was build in 1951 and its RO-RO
any idea where i can find information on the vessel
here’s a .pdf about the SEATRAIN OHIO you might enjoy reading
otherwise check shipbuildinghistory.com for info about these ships
[QUOTE=c.captain;132537]found this for you
and here is a pic of here sistership
[/QUOTE]That beastly hunk of steal is still a hell of a lot sexier than half the shit that’s floating around between here and Shanghai. Those were the days!
thank you so much.
[QUOTE=PaddyWest2012;132538]That beastly hunk of steel is still a hell of a lot sexier than half the shit that’s floating around between here and Shanghai. Those were the days![/QUOTE]
You said it brother…once upon time in America when we HAD coastwise ro/ro services. WHAT THE FUCK HAS THIS NATION DONE WITH ITS ONCE GREAT MERCHANT MARINE?
[QUOTE=bekays;132574]thank you so much.[/QUOTE]
you’re most very welcome
IDNo:
5316894
Year:
1951
Name:
SEATRAIN LOUISIANA
Keel:
Type:
Ferry (RORO)
Launch Date:
16.10.51
Flag:
USA
Date of completion:
11.51
Tons:
8325
Link:
1976
DWT:
12346
Yard No:
582
Length overall:
153.4
Ship Design:
LPP:
Country of build:
USA
Beam:
19.5
Builder:
Sun
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Chester, Pa
Number of
screws/Mchy/
Speed(kn):
1ST-16
Naval or paramilitary marking :
A:
*
End:
1983
Subsequent History:
[1962 Lg 169.9/164.0m, 9463gt/13349dw] - 78 LOUISIANA
Disposal Data:BU Kaohsiung 17.10.83 [Chi Shun Hwa Steel Co Ltd]
From Miramar Ship Index
[QUOTE=bekays;132521]where would i be able to find information on the vessel i tried google but i could not find anything and i have no clue where to find information about ships
all i was able to find is it was build in 1951 and its RO-RO
any idea where i can find information on the vessel[/QUOTE]
My dad was Captain of the Seatrain Loisiana for many years. I have so many photos
