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YTL-623

YTL-422 Class District Harbor Tug, Small:

by Steel Ships Ltd., at Mechanics Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Keel laid, 16 May 1945

Launched, date unknown

Completed, 01 September 1945

Turned over to New Zealand government upon completion

Struck from the Naval Register, 21 January 1946

Final Disposition, fate unknown

Specifications:
Displacement 70 tons(lt) 80 tons (fl)
Length 75'
Beam 18'
Draft 8' (max.)
Speed unknown
Complement 4
Armament unknown

Propulsion

one Atlas Diesel (mod. 6HS 1558)

single propeller, 320shp

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
	285k	YTL-623 upon completion, 1945.		Dave Wright

There is no DANFS history available for YTL-623 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

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This page was created by Gary P. Priolo and is maintained by David L. Wright

Last Updated 28 November 2018