USS YP-155 explained

USS YP-155 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 and named Storm.[1] [2] In 1941, she was acquired by the U.S. Navy, designated as a Yard Patrol Craft (YP), and assigned to the 13th Naval District.[3] She was one of the initial ships assigned to Ralph C. Parker's Alaskan Sector[1] of the 13th Naval District colloquially known as the "Alaskan Navy". She operated out of Dutch Harbor.[3]

On 3 January 1946, she was struck from the Naval List.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Aleutian Heroes, the "Yippiees". 7–10 . Pacific Motor Boat. There are the YP-153 and YP-155, formerly the seiners Waldero and Storm, both Cooper-Bessemer powered..
  2. Web site: Tim . Colton . Patrol and Training Craft (YP) . shipbuildinghistory.com . 28 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Gary P. . Priolo. David L. . Wright . YP-155 . NavSource – Naval Source History. 8 June 2020.

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