USS YP-153 explained

USS YP-153 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 San Francisco shipyard of Anderson & Cristofani.[2] In 1936, she was completed[2] and named Waldero.[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 Ralph C. Parker's Alaskan Sector of the 13th Naval District colloquially known as the "Alaskan Navy".

On 8 May 1946, she was struck from the Naval List and sold later in the year.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Aleutian Heroes, the "Yippiees". 7–10 . Pacific Motor Boat. There are the YP-153 and YP-155, former the seiners Waldero and Storm, both Cooper-Bessemer powered..
  2. Web site: Gary P. . Priolo. David L. . Wright . YP-153 . NavSource - Naval Source History. 8 June 2020.