Converted YFU-71 (IX-514) class

Country of Origin: USA

ship list


 1 Converted YFU-71 class UNCLASSIFIED MISCELLANEOUS (IX)

 Name           Hull No.  Launched        In service      Status

 ........       IX-514    May 1968        July 1968       Active
   (ex-YFU-79)

description

Originally built as a harbor utility craft (YFU) from the keel up, as opposed to the utility landing craft (LCU) reclassified as YFUs. Completed conversion to a helicopter landing platform training craft. Reclassified IX-514 on March 31, 1986. Unofficially named "BAY...

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