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YW-12
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 Water Barge No. 12 (1906-1920)

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
World War I Victory Medal - American Defense Service Medal - World War II Victory Medal
Steel-hulled Water Barge:
  • Built at Norfolk Navy Yard
  • Authorized, 28 January 1905
  • Laid down, date unknown
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Delivered and designated Water Barge No. 12, 1906
  • Initally assigned to Norfolk, 1906-1919
  • Assigned to Seventh Naval District, 1920-early 1930s
  • Designated YW-12, 17 July 1920
  • Assigned to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, early 1930s-1945
  • To WSA (War Shipping Administration) for disposal, June 1948
  • FInal disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
    Displacement unknown
    Length 120' 3"
    Beam 23' 6"
    Draft unknown
    Cargo Capacity
    Water 100,000 gallons

    Speed unknown
    Complement unknown
    Armament none
    Propulsion none
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    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
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