Vessel Profile

YP-286 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This fishboat, (tuna) was built in 1941 by Harbor Boat Building Co. in Terminal Island, CA.

Historical Notes

On May 2, 1954 this vessel foundered 12 miles west of La Jolla CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1941 she was owned by Joe Balestreri, USA.

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1954 she was owned by USA interests.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States 1955 United States Treasury Department Bureau of Customs

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