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Passenger vessel "Fairsea", built in 1941 by Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co, Chester, PA, and launched as a cargo liner "Rio De La Plata" for Moore-McCormack Line (United States). Completed as an escort aircraft carrier "USS Charger". Bought by Sitmar L

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FAIRSEA

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Aircraft Carrier/Passenger Liner

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13,317g 7,706n

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1941

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Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co, Chester, PA

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