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YC 1615 initially served as covered lighter YFN 1178 but was later converted to an open lighter, reentering service as YC 1615 on October 1, 1986.
| General Characteristics: | In Service (as YFN 1178): July 1, 1952 |
| Builder: Portland Tug & Barge Co., Portland, Or. | |
| Length: 110 feet (33.53 meters) | |
| Beam: 30 feet (9.14 meters) | |
| Draft: 4 feet (1.2 meters) | |
| Displacement: 110 tons light, 360 tons full load | |
| Homeport: San Diego, Calif. |
YC 1615 Image Gallery:
The photo below was taken by me and shows YC 1615 at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on July 27, 2024.
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The photo below was taken by Michael Jenning and shows YC 1615 at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on October 15, 2024.
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