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YTL-209
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YT-209

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Uniform - Sierra - Sierra
NUSS
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal


YTL-209 was transferred to France, named Canastel
District Harbor Tug:
  • Laid down, 1941-42, at Robert Jacob Inc., City Island, N.Y.
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Placed in service as YT-209 in 1942 allocated to the Fleet
  • YT-209 was assigned to North Africa
  • Redesignated District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-209 in 1944
  • Placed out of service and transferred to France in 1945
  • Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown
  • Placed in service in the French navy in North Africa, named Canastel
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    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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    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors

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