S.S. Universe Apollo Class Ships

S.S. Universe Apollo

S.S. Universe Apollo, the worlds first 100,000 ton oil tanker, built in Kure Japan by National Bulk Carriers Kure Shipyard Division.

Universe Apollo and Universe Daphne

Universe Apollo was the worlds first 100,000 deadweight ton oil tanker.  It was built for Universe Tankships in the National Bulk Carriers yard in Kure, Japan in 1958.  She was completed in only seven months, and entered service on 16 February 1959.  She is propelled by geared steam turbines developing 27,500 shaft horsepower with a service speed of about 15.5 knots.  Her sister, Universe Daphne, completed in 1960 has similar characteristics.  Eventually, due to load line restrictions changing, their tonnage was boosted upward to close to 120,000 tons a few years later.

Ship Hull# Built GRT DWT Length Beam Comments
Universe Apollo 66 1958 72,132 104,520 949'9" 135'5" First 100,000 ton tanker launched.
Universe Daphne 70 1960 72,268 107,520 949'9" 135'5"

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