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YFN 652

- formerly YF 652 -
- stricken -



Photo by Michael Jenning; Norfolk, Va.; May 8, 2014


YFN 652 was one of the Navy's covered lighters. Originally designated YF 652, this designation was later changed to YFN 652. YFN 652 was last assigned to Naval Base Norfolk, Va.

General Characteristics:Awarded: July 23, 1943
Keel laid: June 20, 1944
Launched: August 11, 1944
Delivered: August 15, 1944
Stricken: February 15, 2017
Builder: Bushnell-Lyons, Tampa, Fla.
Length: 110 feet (33.53 meters)
Beam: 35 feet (10.67 meters)
Draft: 8 feet (2.43 meters)
Displacement: 160 tons light, 590 tons full load


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