CARL F. PETERS (GMBH & CO).

A photograph of Eberhard, Leth’s last vessel, shows the manager’s colours with E replacing L. The registered owner was Reederei tms Eberhard GmbH & Co. Rosanoski could not reconcile the E, suggesting a possible connection with Eberhardt Tankers or similarly named investors associated with the fleets. He does not establish that explanation.

The funnel follows portside and starboard photographs of Heinrich, attributed to Eberhardt Tankers of Hamburg; Eberhard Tankers GmbH is recorded at the same address. Frank shows a more yellowish funnel and the flag flying in January 2005. Funnel shades vary between photographed ships.