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YTL-573

YTL-573 was transferred to France, renamed Flamant

Harbor Tug:

Built by Winslow Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Co., Winslow, WA

Laid down, date unknown

Launched, date unknown

Placed in service as YTL-573, October 1945

Placed out of service, date unknown

Laid up in reserve, location unknown

Transferred under MAP (Military Assistance Program) to France as Flamant (Y 639), April 1951

Placed in service at Saigon, July 1951

Later transferred to Toulon

Placed out of service, 01 February 1973

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement unknown
Length 66' 2"
Beam 17'
Draft 4' 11"
Speed unknown
Complement unknown
Armament unknown
Propulsion

one Hoover Owens Rentschler Co. 68 S.A. Diesel engine

single propeller 300shp

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
	37k	*Flamant* moored at Vinh Long, South Vietnam, November 1951. Note the two armored gun tubs atop her pilothouse. Photo courtesy of marvar.fr		Dave Wright

There is no DANFS history available for YTL-573 available at NavSource

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
Photos of Flotille Amphibie Indochine Sud

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Last Updated 01 February 2020