YF 873

Built by American Bridge Company at the Ambridge Manufacturing Plant in Ambridge, PA. Laid down on April 28, 1945. Launched on June 13, 1945. Delivered on August 1, 1945. Laid up at San Diego, circa 1955. Struck from the Naval Register, date unknown. Sold under Invitation to Bid 16-5047, which closed March 25, 1975. Rebuilt as fishing vessel for Alaskan salmon. Placed in service as Scout (ON 582145), 1977. Later renamed N T K, date unknown. Later renamed Blue Ocean, Indonesian flag, date unknown. Final dispostion, status unknown.

Project Details

  • Owner: U.S. Navy
  • Location: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Performed as: American Bridge Company
  • Completion Date: September 1945