Story
This barge was built in 1943 by Barrett, Hilp & Belair Shipyard in San Francisco, CA.
Historical Notes
She was a Maritime Commission type B7-D1 non-self propelled concrete-hulled barge. This vessel was assigned to Joint Task Force 1, Task Unit 1.8.1 Service Group - Repair and Service Unit for Operation Crossroads the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in July 1946. This vessel had a green hull.
In 1947 this vessel was added to the floating breakwater at Powell River BC Canada. This vessel was anchored with 8-10 concrete 14-16 ton anchors and the hull ballasted with water for stability.
Owners & Masters
In 1943 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration.
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1947 she was owned by Foss Launch and Tug Co., Seattle WA USA.
Armament
one single 40mm AA gun mount
four single 20mm AA gun mounts
References
www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 24/05/2024)
