Vessel Profile

YMS-163 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This minesweeper was built in 1942 by Daschel-Carter Shipbuilding Corp. in Benton Harbor, MI.

Historical Notes

On May 29, 1967 this vessel was destroyed by fire at Homer AK USA.

She was towed out of the harbor and sank.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1948-1949 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.

In 1949-1954 she was owned by Michelle Shipping Co., Martinez CA USA.

In 1954-1963 she was owned by Malaspina Fisheries Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1963-1964 she was owned by Aleutian Seafoods Inc., King Cove AK USA.

In 1964-1967 she was owned by Roy Furfiord and Harry Furfiord, (Polar Fisheries Inc.) Seattle WA USA.

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