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Lynnhaven (YF-328)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Victor - Uniform - Hotel
NVUH
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


YF-269 Class Self-propelled Covered Lighter:
  • Laid down in December 1941 by Erie Concrete & Steel Supply Co., Erie, PA.
  • Launched in July 1942
  • Placed in service when completed in November 1942
  • Named Lynnhaven, 8 June 1965
  • Placed out of service (date unknown)
  • Struck from the Naval Register, 15 March 1977
  • Final Disposition, disposed of in support of Fleet training exercise, 1 April 1977
    Specifications:
    Displacement 650 t.
    Length 133'
    Beam 31'
    Draft 8' 10"
    Speed 10 kts.
    Armament none
    Complement 11
    Propulsion diesel, twin screws

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    YF-328 48k YF-328 launching at Erie Concrete & Steel Supply Co., Erie, PA. in July 1942.
    Photo from Bowling Green University Historical Collection of the Great Lakes
    Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret.
    YF-328 58k YF-328 moored with other service craft probably at Naval Station Norfolk, VA., date unknown. Scott Odell

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    DANFS history entry located at the US Naval Historical Center
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
    Fleet Reserve Association

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