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YRBM(L) 27 is one of the Navy's non self-propelled Repair, Berthing and Messing Barges.
General Characteristics: | Awarded: December 12, 1969 |
Keel laid: April 16, 1970 | |
Launched: October 1, 1970 | |
Delivered: May 25, 1971 | |
Builder: Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wi. | |
Length: 147 feet (44.8 meters) | |
Beam: 46 feet (14 meters) | |
Draft: 7 feet (2.1 meters) | |
Displacement: approx. 585 tons | |
Accommodations: 26 Officers, 30 Chief Petty Officers, 201 Enlisted | |
Homeport: Norfolk, Va. |
YRBM(L) 27 Image Gallery:
The photos below were taken by me and show YRBM(L) 27 supporting the crew of USS MASON (DDG 87) while their ship is overhauled at the BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair facility in Norfolk, Va. The photos were taken on May 6, 2012.
The photo below was taken by Michael Jenning and shows YRBM(L) 27 supporting the crew of USS MASON (DDG 87) while their ship is overhauled at the Marine Hydraulics Shipyard in Norfolk, Va. The photo was taken on October 4, 2017.