Vessel Profile

YMS-283 (U.S.S.)

YMS-283 (U.S.S.)
Photo: Navsource.org (Contributed by Mike Green)

Story

This minesweeper was built in 1943 by San Diego Marine Construction Co..

Historical Notes

On December 27, 1971 this vessel was stranded at San Pedro CA USA. This vessel was salvaged and put back into service.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1947 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1963 she was owned by Louise M. Stanculescu, Seattle WA USA.

In 1965 she was owned by Paul B. Stanculescu, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1968 she was owned by Sherman F. Miller, Portland, OR USA.

In 2022 she was owned by USA interests.

Armament

One 3"/50 dual purpose gun mount, two 20mm mounts, and two depth charge projectors

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965)
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 08/07/2022)
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