Geschichte
This lighter (open) was built in 1945 by United Engine Co. in Alameda, CA.
Historische Notizen
George Schneider (June 2026) writes: Although YFP's are generally considered electrical generating barges, I believe YFP 2 and YFP 3 were converted to supply steam to ships being decommissioned at San Diego so their steam auxiliaries could still run while the boilers were being preserved.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1945-1956 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1960-1981 she was owned by the Jones Tug & Barge Co., Long Beach CA USA.
In 1983 she was owned by the Guy F. Atkinson Co., Long Beach CA USA.
By 1989 she was owned in Mexico.
Referenzen
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1961-1981)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 30 May 2026)