DOT, Maritime Administration, Rm 7307, 400 7th St., S.W. Washington, DC 20590-0001

SHIPS FOR SALE FOR OPERATION The Maritime Administration is offering two (2) tankers for sale to citizens and noncitizens for the limited purpose of reconstruction of those vessels for sale of charter to a North Atlantic Treaty Organization country for full use as an oiler. The HENRY ECKFORD and BENJAMIN ISHERWOOD are located at the James Reserve River Fleet, Fort Eustis, VA. Invitation for Bids available on the Maritime Administration Web page http://www.marad.dot.gov or upon request on and after July 20, 1999. E-MAIL: fran.olsen@marad.dot.gov, fran.olsen@marad.dot.gov. Posted 06/18/99 (W-SN344565). (0169)

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