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Lost due to grounding, off the Normandy beachhead, 19 June 1944
USS ATR-15

International Radio Call Sign: November - Papa - Foxtrot - Victor
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Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal (1) - World War II Victory Medal
ATR-1 Class Rescue Tug:
Laid down, date unknown, at Jakobson Shipyard, Oyster Bay, N.Y.
Launched, date unknown
Commissioned USS ATR-15, date unknown
During World War II USS ATR-15 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and participated in the following campaign:
Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaigns
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| Invasion of Normandy, 6 to 19 June 1944
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Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown
Final Disposition, lost by grounding off Normandy, France, 19 June 1944
USS ATR-15 earned one battle star for World War II service
Specifications:
Displacement 852 t.(lt) 1,360 t.(fl)
Length 165' 6"
Beam 33' 4"
Draft 15' 6"
Speed 12 kts.
Armament
one single 3"/50 dual purpose gun mount
two single 20mm AA gun mounts
Complement 32
Propulsion triple-expansion reciprocating steam engines, single screw, 1,600 hp
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USS ATR-15 underway, date and location unknown. |
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There is no DANFS history available for USS ATR-15 at NavSource
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S.Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association
Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
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