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YT-718 / YTL-718

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

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

District Harbor Tug:

Built in 1944 as Port Hayward, a Maritime Commission type (V3-M-AL1) hull (wood), under Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 157) at Eureka Shipbuilding Co., Eureka, CA.

Launched (date unknown)

Acquired by the Navy from the Maritime Commission in 1944

Placed in service as District Harbor Tug YT-718 (date unknown) at Naval Supply Center, Oakland, CA.

Reclassified District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-718, 15 May 1944

Placed out of service in 1947

Struck from the Naval Register (date unknown)

Transferred to the Maritime Commission in 1947 for disposal

Sold by the Maritime Commission in 1947, named Limpiar VI

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement unknown
Length 66'
Beam unknown
Draft unknown
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament none
Propulsion diesel, 240hp, single screw

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
	99k	*YTL-718* on the quay wall at Navy Yard Mare Island, 8 November 1945. Navy Yard Mare Island photo # 7032-45.		Darryl Baker

There is no DANFS history available for YT-718 / YTL-718 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
US Navy Harbor Tug Boats

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Last Updated 14 July 2006