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YTT-5

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal
Torpedo Testing Barge:
  • Built by Portsmouth Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH
  • Authorized, 21 June 1941
  • Laid down, date unknown
  • Launched, date unknown
  • Delivered and placed in service as YTT-5, November 1942
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown
  • Final Disposition, fate unknown
    Specifications:
    Displacement 430 tons
    Length 165'
    Beam 55'
    Draft unknown
    Speed unknown
    Complement unknown
    Armament none
    Propulsion unknown
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    YTT-4 871k One of the three YTT-5-class torpedo testing barges under overhaul at Naval Torpedo Station Alexandria, VA, circa 1944-45. Note the empty 20mm gun tubs.
    Naval History & Heritage Command photo NH 94113, from collection of George L. Dent    		 Dave Wright
    There is no DANFS history available for YTT-5 at the US Naval History and Heritage Command
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
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    Last Updated 04 July 2016