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YO-78

Flag Hoist/International Radio Call Sign:
November - Xray - Charlie - Xray

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

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

YO-65 Class Fuel Oil Barge (Self-propelled):

Laid down, circa 1942-43, at San Pedro, CA.

Launched, circa 1943

Placed in service in 1943 in the 11th Naval District, at San Pedro CA.

Placed out of service, date unknown

Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown

Final Disposition, disposed of in support of Fleet training exercise, 1 April 1979

Specifications:
Displacement 440 t.(lt), 1390 t.(fl)
Length 174'
Beam 33'
Draft 13' (max.)
Speed unknown
Complement 1 officer, 20 enlisted
Armament none
Propulsion diesel engine, single shaft

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
	75k	Port bow view ofYO-78 and Wathena (YTB-825) at Pier 8, Naval Base Norfolk, VA., 23 July 1989. DVIC photo # DNST9000010 by Don S. Montgomery USN (RET.)		Defense Visual Information Center
	159k	Bows on view ofYO-78 underway in the 11th Naval District, 29 October 1943. US Navy photo # BuAir 54165 from the Office of Public Relations, Navy Department, Washington D.C.		David Buell

There is no DANFS history for YO-78 available at NavSource

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
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Last Updated 14 December 2007