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YTL-617

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

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

YTL-422 Class District Harbor Tug, Small:

Built in 1944, by Steel Ships Ltd., at Mechanics Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Launched, date unknown

Delivered and placed in service as District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-617, date unknown

During World War II YTL-617 was assigned to Service Force Pacific

Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement 70 t.(lt) 80 t. (fl)
Length 75'
Beam 18'
Draft 8' (max.)
Speed unknown
Complement 4
Armament unknown
Propulsion

one Atlas Diesel (mod. 6HS 1558)

single propeller, 320shp

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There are no images of YTL-617 available at *NavSource*

There is no DANFS history available for YTL-617 at NavSource
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 12 November 2010