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| Piraeus, Greece 01 September 2012 |
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| Piraeus, Greece 01/09/12 |
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Name |
HELLAS LIBERTY |
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Hellenic name |
ΕΛΛΑΣ ΛΙΜΠΕΡΤΥ |
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Previous names |
1943 - 2008 SS Arthur M. Huddell - Call sign: KVDD - Home port: Norfolk - USA 2008 Hellas Liberty |
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Type |
General cargo - Museum ship |
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IMO-number |
5025706 |
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Flag |
Greece |
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Port of registry |
Piraeus |
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GT |
7.258 t |
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DWT |
Summer: 10.668 t |
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NT |
4.464 t |
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Length |
128,69 m overall 126,80 m between perpendiculars |
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Breadth |
17,38 m |
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Draught |
8,50 m |
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Depth |
10,61 m |
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Speed |
11,5 knots |
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Built |
1943 |
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Launch date |
07.12.1943 |
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Builder |
St. John´s River Shipbuilding company |
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Yard number |
23 |
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Hull material |
Steel |
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Hull type |
Single hull |
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Main engine |
Two oil-fired boilers triple-expansion steam engine - 2.500 hp /1.900 kW |
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Propellers |
1x Fixed pitch |
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Number of holds |
4 |
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Number of hatches |
4 |
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Armament |
Stern-mounted 4-in (102 mm) deck gun for use against surfaced submarines, variety of anti-aircraft guns |
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Lifting equipment |
10x Derricks |
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Owner |
2008 Hellenic Government |
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Remarks |
In 2008, theArthur M. Huddell was transferred to Greece and was converted to a floating museum dedicated to the history of the Greek merchant marine; however, while missing major components were restored, this ship is no longer operational In June 2010 she was presented to the public in her restored form in Piraeus harbour. |