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YTL-447
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 YT-447


International Radio Call Sign:
November - Bravo - Hotel - Xray
 NBHV
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal - National Defense Service Medal
422 Class District Harbor Tug, Small:
  • Built in 1944 by Henry C. Grebe and Co., Chicago, IL.
  • Launched in 1945
  • Delivered and placed in service in 1944 as District Harbor Tug YT-447
  • Redesignated District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-447, date unknown
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown
  • Sold for commercial service in 1965, named Eastwind, later Champion, Big Chief, Champion II, now Tugugly, operating out of San Diego
  • Current Disposition, active in commercial service
    Specifications:
    Displacement 70 t.(lt) 80 t. (fl)
    Length 66'
    Beam 18'
    Draft 8' (max.)
    Speed unknown
    Complement 4
    Armament none
    Propulsion Diesel, single screw, 300shp
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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
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    Last Updated 27 January 2012