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YTL-617


Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

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

YTL-422 Class District Harbor Tug, Small:
  • Built in 1944, by Steel Ships Ltd., at Mechanics Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Delivered and placed in service as District Harbor Tug, Small YTL-617, date unknown
  • During World War II YTL-617 was assigned to Service Force Pacific
  • Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
    Displacement 70 t.(lt) 80 t. (fl)
    Length 75'
    Beam 18'
    Draft 8' (max.)
    Speed unknown
    Complement 4
    Armament unknown
    Propulsion
    one Atlas Diesel (mod. 6HS 1558)
    single propeller, 320shp
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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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