Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Jacob's Ladder (Propeller, 1945)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Jacob's Ladder
Also known as:
Pnco Platypus; Republica De Ecuador; Ciudad De Manta; Lsco Platypus
Year of Build:
1945
Rebuilt:
1. 1965, converted from dry cargo to ore/oil carrier;
Official Number:
248566
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Superior, Wisconsin
Vessel Type:
Propeller
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
Walter Butler Shipbuilders, Inc.
Ownership Notes:
United States Maritime Commission, (1945--1947); Flota Mercante Gran Colombia, S. A., (1947-1965); Luzon Sevedoring Corporation, (1965-1982); Philippine Natiional Oil Company, (Pnoc), (1982- );
Hull Dimensions
1945
Length: 323.9' Width/Beam: 50.1' Depth: 26.5'
Tonnage
1945
Gross: 4,010 Net: 2,557
1956
Gross: 3,805 Net: 2,557
History
Classification:
a. Propeller, Jacob's Ladder (1945-1947);
b. Propeller, Republica De Ecuador (1947-1965);
c. Propeller, Ciudad De Manta (1954-1965);
d. Propeller, Lsco Platvpus (1965-1982);
e. Propeller, Pnoc patyous (1982- )
Nationality:
American 145-1947); Ecuador (1947-1965); Philippines (1965- )
Notes
General notes:
Hull #52; She was built as a C1-M--AV1 class cargo vessel for the United States Shipping Administration;
Sources:
1. Wright's Master Sheet;
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

Agency street/mail address:
75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218




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