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YWN-60
ex
 YW-60 (1941 - 1946)

Non-self-propelled Water Barge:
  • Built by Eureka Shipbuilding, Newburgh, NY
  • Contract awarded, 21 August 1942
  • Laid down, 13 November 1942
  • Launched, 27 February 1943
  • Placed in service as YW-60, 09 March 1943
  • Initially allocated to Fifth Naval District at Norfolk
  • During Wordl War II operated at NOB Bermuda
  • Redesignated YWN-60, May 1946
  • Reclassified Sludge Removal Barge YSR-46, date unknown
  • Reclassified Oil Storage Barge YOS-33, October 1971
  • Final disposition, active at Norfolk NSY
    Specifications:
    Displacement unknown
    Length 165' 0"
    Beam 35' 0"
    Draft unknown
    Capacity 312,480 gallons
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