Vessel Profile

YF-568 (US Navy)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1923 by W.F. Stone & Son, Oakland CA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (June 2026) writes: Although classed for fishing, it is believe she was being used as a houseboat at Sausalito in her final years.

In 1970 she was declared abandoned.

Owners & Masters

In 1923 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1925-1936 she was owned by Hunt-Hatch Transportation Co., Oakland CA USA.

In 1941 she was owned by the Sacramento & San Joaquin River Lines, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1942-1946 she was owned by the U. S. Navy.

In 1947-1954 she was owned by Benicia Food Products Co., Benicia (San Francisco) CA USA.

In 1958-1970 she was owned by D. J. Arques, Sausalito (San Francisco) CA USA and designated for fishing.

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