USS YP-152 explained

USS YP-152 was a converted fishing vessel which served as an auxiliary patrol boat in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

History

She was laid down as seiner[1] at the Tacoma shipyard of Western Boat Building Company,[2] completed in 1936,[3] and named Western Traveler.[1] On 18 December 1941, she was acquired by the U.S. Navy, designated as a Yard Patrol Craft (YP), and assigned to the 13th Naval District.[2] She was one of the initial ships assigned to the Ralph C. Parker's Alaskan Sector[1] of the 13th Naval District colloquially known as the "Alaskan Navy".

In 1946, she was returned to her former owners.[2] In 1961, she was involved in a collision and sunk in the Grenville Channel off the coast of British Columbia.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Aleutian Heroes, the "Yippiees". 7–10 . Pacific Motor Boat. April 1943.
  2. Web site: Gary P. . Priolo. David L. . Wright . YP-152 . NavSource - Naval Source History. 8 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Tim . Colton . Western Boatbuilding, Tacoma WA . shipbuildinghistory.com . 28 March 2017.