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YO-199

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Tango - Victor - Yankee NTVY

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

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

YO-65 Class Fuel Oil Barge (Self-propelled):

Laid down, 1 March 1945, as (Manitowoc hull # 405) under a Maritime Commission contract at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Manitowoc, WI.

Launched, 5 May 1945

Delivered and accepted by the US Navy, 28 July 1945

Placed in service, date unknown

Placed our of service, date unknown

Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown

Final Disposition, Sunk as target in August 1976

Specifications:
Displacement 1400 t.(fl)
Length 174'
Beam 32'
Draft 15'
Speed
Complement
Cargo Capacity 6750 Bbls
Armament two single 20mm AA gun mounts
Propulsion Diesel, single propeller, 500shp

Size	Image Description	Source
83k	Postal cover commemorating the keel laying of *YO-199* at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Manitowoc, WI. 1 March 1945.	Paul E. Petosky
65k	Postal cover commemorating the launching of *YO-199* at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Manitowoc, WI., 5 May 1945.	Paul E. Petosky
73k	Postal cover commemorating the acceptance for service of 28 July 1945 *YO-199* at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Manitowoc, WI., 28 July 1945.	Paul E. Petosky

There is no DANFS history available for YO-199 at NavSource

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

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