Photo #: NH 99344
Barge # 84 (American Barge, 1918)
Fitting out at the Harry Cossey Shipyard, Tottenville, New York,
in 1918. Barge # 76 is partially visible at right.
Built for the Moran Towing & Transportation Company, of New York
City, Barge # 84 was inspected by the Third Naval District
on 29 June 1918 and assigned the registry ID # 3168. Subsequently
taken over by the Navy, she became Freight Lighter # 96
and later YF-96.
Barge # 76 was assigned the registry ID # 3030 and subsequently
became Navy Freight Lighter # 95 and later YF-95.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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