Vessel Profile

YMS-439 (U.S.S.)

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Story

This minesweeper was built in 1943 by Robert Jacob Inc. in City Island, NY.

Owners & Masters

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

In 1948-1956 she was owned by the Macco Corp., Clearwater CA USA.

In 1956 she was owned by the Richfield Oil Corp., Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1970 she was owned by Global Marine Inc., Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1971 she was owned by Arthur B. Church, Bellevue WA USA.

In 1987 she was owned by Imperial Imports Inc.

In 1992 she was owned by Craig L. Belshe, Lynwood WA USA.

In 2002 she was owned by Bennie E. Nelson and Scott M. Edson.

She was owned by Michael D. Robinson, North Bend WA USA.

In 2011 she was owned by David L. Saia, Stanwood WA USA.

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt as a yacht.

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