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Vileehi (IX-62)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Delta - Oscar - Bravo
NDOB

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal

Ketch:

Built in 1930 as the wooden 27m auxiliary ketch Vileehi at San Diego Marine Construction Co., San Diego, CA.

Acquired by the Navy, 23 December 1941, from Hiram T. Horton

Assigned to the 11th Naval District, at San Diego, 17 February 1942

Placed in service as Vileehi (IX-62), 26 February 1942

Placed out of service, 20 September 1945

Returned to her owner, 27 September 1945

Struck from the Naval Register, 24 October 1945

Sold to Dana Andrews in 1946

Resold several times since Mr. Andrews owned her sailing between England and Italy

Abandoned in Port Saint Louis du Rhone, date unknown

Sunk at her dock in 2008

Refloated by Seaworks and towed to the company's pontoon at Marseilles France

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement 54 t.
Length 80'
Beam 19' 3"
Draft 11' 3"
Speed 7 kts.
Complement unknown
Armament unknown
Propulsion sail with auxiliary engine, single propeller

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Contributed By
094606201	102k	Launching of auxiliary ketch *Vileehi, in 1930 at San Diego Marine Construction Co., San Diego, CA. ©Boating News.*	David Wright
094606202	85k	Auxiliary ketch *Vileehi* moored in her berth in the Mediterranean, early 2000s. ©Boating News.	David Wright
094606203	59k	Auxiliary ketch *Vileehi* and sunk at her mooring, date at in Port Saint Louis du Rhône, date unknown. ©Boating News.	David Wright
094606204	72k	Auxiliary ketch *Vileehi* after being raised and towed to Marseilles, France date unknown. ©Boating News.	David Wright

Vileehi (IX-62)
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log

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