Vessel Profile

YO-73 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This yard oiler was built in 1943 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.

Historical Notes

On January 31, 1963 this vessel was wrecked on La Herradura Beach, 10 miles southeast of Callao, Peru.

Owners & Masters

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

In 1947 she was owned by the United States War Assets Administration.

In 1948 she was owned by Naviera Panama.

In 1952 she was owned by Transportes Unidos de Petróleo SA, Lima Peru.

Rebuilds

In 1950 she was lengthened to 216.5'

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 05/05/2024)

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