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BSP-865

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

Barge - Self-propelled:

Built circa 1944-45 as US Army Design 396 wooden hulled self- propelled Barge BSP-865 by Maritime Shipyards, Seattle, WA.

Launched, date unknown

Placed in service, circa December 1944 - April 1945

Assigned to duty in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska

Placed out of service, date unknown

Sold for commercial fishing service, named Chiswell

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement 163 t.
Length 88'
Beam 26'
Draft 9'

Speed unknown

Range unknown

Complement unknown

Fuel Capacity unknown

Propulsion

two diesel engines

two shafts, 240shp

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
3028086501	201k	US Army Self-Propelled Barge *BSP-865* moored pierside in Alaska, date unknown.		Liv Ballard

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