Vessel Profile

YOG-64 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This barge, fuel (self propelled) was built in 1944 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.

Historical Notes

This vessel participated in "Operation Sandstone" at Bikini Atoll, April - May 1948.

In 1976 this vessel was beached at Rossville, Staten Island, NY. This vessel was abandoned at Witte Shipbreaking Yard, Staten Island, NY.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1955 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1955 she was owned by Reinauer Transportation Companies, Staten Island, NY.

Armament

two single 20mm AA gun mounts

References

www.navsource.org ↗

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