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YTL-161
ex
 YT-161

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Bravo - Victor - Yankee
 NBVY

YTL-161 was transferred to France, named Hirondelle
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East (2) - World War II Victory Medal
Harbor Tug:
  • Built by Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, CT
  • Laid down, 21 October 1940
  • Launched, 15 April 1941
  • Placed in service as YT-161, 12 May 1941
  • Deployed to Mediterranean, 1943
  • Redesignated District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-161, 15 May 1944
  • During World War II YT-161 / YTL-161 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and participated in the following campaigns:
    Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaigns
    Campaigns and Dates Campaigns and Dates
    Sicilian occupation, 9 July 1943 Invasion of Southern France, 15 August 1944
  • Reported for duty to Naval Detachment, Marseille, 06 October 1944
  • Transferred to France at Toulon, renamed Hirondelle [Swallow], 16 October 1944
  • Designated Y 657, 1960
  • Stricken, 21 March 1977
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
  • YT / YTL-161 earned two battle stars for World War II service
    Specifications:
    Displacement unknown
    Length 66' 2"
    Beam 17'
    Draft 4' 11"
    Speed unknown
    Complement unknown
    Armament unknown
    Propulsion Diesel, single propeller 240shp
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    For Full Size Image    		 Size Image Description Source
    YT-161
    YT-161
    140816101    		 70k YT-161 underway, date and location unknown.
    Photo courtesy National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors, contributed by Bill Mozingo    		 Robert Hurst
    FNS Hirondelle (Y 657)
    YTL-160
    140816102    		 164k Hirondelle underway, date and location unknown. Note her original identity is still visible on her bow.
    French Navy photo courtesy of Jacques Druel    		 Jacques Druel
    YTL-160
    140816103    		 194k Hirondelle underway at Toulon, 18 April 1952.
    French Navy photo courtesy of Jacques Druel    		 Jacques Druel
    There is no DANFS history available for YT-161 / YTL-161 available at NavSource
    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
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    Last Updated 15 November 2023