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USAV Skagit Belle (FS-235)

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

Sternwheel Freight-Supply Vessel

Laid down in 1941 as the wooden-hulled freighter M/V Skagit Belle Everett, WA.

Launched in 1941

Placed in service in 1941 by Skagit River Navigation Co.

Delivered to the US Army Quartermaster Corps in 1942

Assigned to the US Army Transportation Corps as Skagit Belle (FS-235), name retained

Retired from US Army service, date unknown

Final Disposition, sank at her moorings at Seattle, WA. in 1965

Specifications:
Displacement 2904 gross tons
Length 164.5'
Beam 40.3'
Draft 6.7'
Speed unknown
Freight Capacity unknown
Complement unknown
Armament unknown

Propulsion

high pressure reciprocating steam engine (high pressure half from Towboat Umatilla)

sternwheel

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Contributed By
300723501	121k	USAV Skagit Belle (FS-235) underway, date and location unknown. University Libraries University of Washington
300723502	88k	*Skagit Belle (FS-235)* moored at Seattle, WA., date unknown. Seattle Now and Then	John Spivey
300723503	87k	*Skagit Belle (FS-235)* moored at Seattle, WA., date unknown. Seattle Now and Then	John Spivey

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