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Bath-Built Ships

Bath-Built Ships FALCON CHAMPION

Falcon Leader Class M.S.C. Tanker

FALCON CHAMPION MA-353

Falcon II Sea Transport Co.

Ship Specifications

Length 688′-2″ft

Ship Type Falcon Leader Class M.S.C. Tanker

Commissioned / Delivered January 24, 1984

Launched December 18, 1982

Owner Falcon II Sea Transport Co.

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