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BSP-870

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

Barge - Self-propelled:

Built 1943 as US Army Design 396 wooden hulled self- propelled Barge BSP-870 by Maritime Shipyards, Seattle, WA.

Launched in September 1943, date unknown

Placed in service in September 1943

Placed out of service, date unknown

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement unknown
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
3028087001	89k	US Army Self-Propelled Barge *BSP-870* on the builders ways at Maritime Shipyards, Seattle, WA., 18 September 1943 historicfishing.smugmug		John Spivey

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