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EXHIBIT 16.1
November 10, 2000
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
We have read the statements in the second paragraph under the
caption "Experts" included in the Registration Statement of General Maritime
Corporation (Form S-1, No. 33-______) filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on or about November 10, 2000 and the related prospectus and are
in agreement with the statements contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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ERNST & YOUNG LLP
