Vessel Profile

YOGN-82 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1944 by Concrete Ship Constructors in National City, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1947 this vessel was added to the floating breakwater at Powell River BC Canada. This vessel was anchored with 8-10 concrete 14-16 ton anchors and the hull ballasted with water for stability.

In 2019 this vessel was scuttled.

Owners & Masters

She was owned by USA interests.

Repower

In 1947 she became a non-powered barge.

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