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YRBM 9 is one of the Navy's non self-propelled Repair, Berthing and Messing Barges.
General Characteristics: | Awarded: November 17, 1961 |
Keel laid: January 20, 1962 | |
Launched: April 11, 1962 | |
Delivered: December 15, 1962 | |
Builder: Gretna Machine and Iron Works, Harvey, La. | |
Length: 110 feet (33.5 meters) | |
Beam: 34 feet (10.36 meters) | |
Draft: 4 feet (1.2 meters) | |
Displacement: approx. 292 tons | |
Accommodations: 10 Officers, 90 Enlisted | |
Homeport: Norfolk, Va. |
YRBM 9 Image Gallery:
The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show YRBM 9 at Naval Base Norfolk, Va., on December 7, 2019.