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Vintage 1981 M/V Harbel Tapper Maiden Voyage Commemorative Coffee Mug
An interesting piece of maritime history commemorating the 1981 maiden voyage of the M/V Harbel Tapper, a specialized cargo vessel associated with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company.
This vintage white ceramic mug features colorful, detailed graphics on both sides.
One side displays the words "MAIDEN VOYAGE 1981 HARBEL TAPPER" surrounding crossed flags and decorative red stars.
The opposite side features an illustration of the Harbel Tapper cargo ship sailing across the ocean, framed by a blue oval with clouds and ocean waves.
A distinctive collectible for maritime enthusiasts, merchant marine collectors, shipping industry historians, or collectors of vintage Firestone-related memorabilia.
Historical Background
The M/V Harbel Tapper was built at Koyo Dock Yards in Japan and christened in March 1981.
The vessel was specially designed to transport natural rubber and liquid latex from Firestone's plantations in Liberia to the United States.
The Harbel Tapper operated alongside its sister ship, the Harbel Cutlass, providing an important commercial transportation connection between West Africa and American ports.
The vessel measured approximately 461 feet long and featured specialized storage tanks for liquid latex, additional dry cargo space, and container-carrying capacity.
Its American ports of call included Baltimore, Maryland; Savannah, Georgia; and Fall River, Massachusetts.
This commemorative mug celebrates the vessel's maiden voyage in 1981 and represents an interesting piece of commercial maritime history.
Item Details
Vessel: M/V Harbel Tapper
Commemorative year: 1981
Occasion: Maiden Voyage
Material: White glazed ceramic
Color: White with red, blue, and black graphics
Design: Double-sided nautical commemorative artwork
Height: Approximately 3 3/4 inches
Width across top: Approximately 2 7/8 inches
Quantity: One mug
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