Vessel Profile

YP-150 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This fishboat, (tuna) was built in 1940 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.

Historical Notes

On February 10, 1964 this vessel was stranded on the south shore at Akun Bay, AK USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1940-1942 she was owned by W.B.B. Co.

In 1942 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1948 she was owned by the Western Boatbuilding Co., Tacoma WA USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
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