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Small Acquired YN's (YN 33-56): Photographs


These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive.

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USS Mahaska (YN-36)

Photographed circa 1941.

Photo No. 19-N-26705
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
USS Canastego (YTB-732, ex YN-38)

In San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico, circa late 1945.

Photo No. None
Source: Navsource


 
USS Mankato (YTB-734, ex YN-40)

Probably shown after World War II.

Photo No. None
Source: Navsource


 
USS Tamaha (YN-44)

Photographed circa 1941.

Photo No. 19-N-26598
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
Thomas E. Moran, later USS Namontack (YN-46)

One of several tugs of similar appearance built for the Moran Towing Co. just before World War II.
Others became USS Wapasha (YN45), Canastego (YN-38), and Donacona (YN-39).

Photo No. None
Source: Navsource


 
Tug Ruth Freese, later USS Neswage (YN-49)

Photographed ca. 1939.

Photo No. None
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
USS Metacom (YN-51)

Photographed off New York City on 5 March 1941 a few days before completion of conversion.

Photo No. 19-N-23968
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Marin (YN-53)

Probably shown circa April 1941 after her conversion by Al Larson Boat Shop, San Pedro, Calif.

Photo No. NH 78222
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Noka (YN-54)

Near her builder's yard at Orange, Texas, on 18 February 1941 soon after completion of construction.
Photographed by the Business Men's Studio, Beaumont, Texas.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
Tug Hazel-W, sister to USS Nawat (YN-55)

Photographed ca. 1940.

Photo No. None
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
USS Wapello (YN-56)

Probably photographed around the time of her delivery in June 1941.

Photo No. None
Source: Cleveland Diesel (G.M.) brochure, loose pages held by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (CUP, L-file)