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YTL-206
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YT-206
International Radio Call Sign:
November - Uniform - Xray - Juliet
NUXJ
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal
YTL-206 was transferred to France, renamed Gélinotte
Harbor Tug:
Laid down in 1941-42, at Robert Jacob Inc., City Island, N.Y.
Launched in 1942
Placed in service as YT-203 in 1942 allocated to the 13th Naval District at Seattle
Redesignated District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-206, date unknown
Placed out of service, date unknown
Laid up in reserve, location unknown
Transferred to France in 1953, to serve in French-Indochina, named Gélinotte
Returned to US Navy custody in 1956, and subsequently transferred to an Allied navy, (South Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Republic of China, Thailand, Philippines, etc.)
Struck from the Naval Register in 1957
Final Disposition, fate unknown
Specifications:
Displacement unknown
Length 66' 2"
Beam 17'
Draft 4' 11"
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament unknown
Propulsion Diesel, single propeller 240shp
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Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
This page is created and maintained by Gary P. Priolo
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Last Updated 28 January 2011