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YD-44
ex-Hudson (ID 2121)

Floating Derrick:

  • Built by George Dekyne, Jersey City, NJ
  • Rebuilt in 1917
  • Acquired by the Navy in 1918 from the Hudson River Lighterage Co. of New York and placed in service as Hudson (ID 2121)
  • Designated YD-44 in 1920
  • Placed out of service in 1928
  • Fate unknown.

    Specifications:

  • Length 95'
  • Beam 35'
  • Boom capacity 50 t.
  • Propulsion: Non-self propelled.
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