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Coal Barge No. 516
ex-Concrete Barge No. 1 (ID 2531)

Coal Barge:

  • Built in 1918 as Concrete Barge No. 1 by C. Blakeley, Yonkers, NY
  • Acquired by the Navy in September 1918 from C. Blakeley and placed in service as Concrete Barge No. 1 (ID 2531)
  • Renamed Coal Barge No. 516
  • Returned to her new owner, the Derby Line of New York 28 October 1919
  • Fate unknown.

    Specifications:

  • Displacement 650 t.
  • Length 112'
  • Beam 33'
  • Capacity 650 t.
  • Non-self propelled.
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    Concrete Barge No. 1 100k Possibly photographed when inspected by the Third Naval District on 5 April 1918
    U.S. Navy photo NH 102832    		 Naval Historical Center
    There is no DANFS history currently available for Concrete Barge No. 1 (ID 2531)
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