Vessel Profile

YC-1385 (US Navy)

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Story

This lighter (open) was built in 1952 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.

Historical Notes

In 1981 this vessel was sold for breaking up.

She went on to become an undocumented barge in the San Francisco Bay area through at least 2001.

Owners & Masters

In 1952-1981 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1981-2001 she was owned by Westar Marine, San Francisco CA USA.

References

www.nvr.navy.mil ↗ (Accessed June 2026)

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