Vessel Profile

YP-152 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This fishboat, seiner was built in 1937 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.

Historical Notes

On December 4, 1961 this fishboat was involved in a collision in Grenville Channel BC Canada with the Nelco I.

Owners & Masters

In 1937 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1941-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946-1948 she was owned by Bertil A. Walvick, Seattle WA USA.

In 1961 she was owned by USA interests.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)

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