SS Pacific Tracker – Proof old ships are worth something

Mar 06, 2011 0 Comments by

The amazing transformation of the ex SS Mormacdraco/American Draco/Beaver State – follow the photos below to see how this ship has been transformed over the years and into the unique arrangement she possess today.       As some who live and work near the Cascade General Shipyard in Portland, Oregon may have noted, a peculiar ship has been taking [...]

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The Last of the Gasoline Tankers

Dec 19, 2010 0 Comments by

This is the story of the last of the Gasoline Tankers to serve in the U.S. fleet which were some of the longest serving ships in the fleet, even to this very day. Gasoline tankers are typically designated T-AOG in the Naval Vessel Register, and are usually small handy tankers used to transport clean product [...]

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The last T-2 tanker

Apr 08, 2010 0 Comments by

The last T-2 tanker, in the world is on the way to its final resting place.  The USNS Mission Santa Ynez is a Type T2-SE-A2 tanker, of the Mission Buenaventura Class.  She has been laid-up in the mothball fleet of Suisun Bay, CA since 1975, and in a few days will be departing the San [...]

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The complicated story of the Suisun Bay Mothball Fleet

Apr 04, 2010 0 Comments

Here’s the complicated story of the Suisun Bay National Defense Reserve Fleet, and  the latest on its possible closure from the San Francisco Chronicle – The federal government and environmental groups reached an agreement Wednesday that will mean the end of the ghost fleet of retired ships in Suisun Bay. The vessels were once part [...]

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Last Victory Ship to depart mothball fleet

Mar 17, 2010 0 Comments

This comes our way via the Benicia Herald – The last Victory cargo ship moored in the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is expected to be towed today to San Francisco Ship Repair, a spokesman from Office of Congressional and Public Affairs said. The SS Winthrop Victory is scheduled to depart the fleet at 10:30 a.m. [...]

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