Photo #: NH 99342
Barge # 70 (American Barge, 1918)
Under construction at the Harry Cossey Shipyard, Tottenville,
New York, in 1918. Barge # 64 is partially visible in
the left background.
Built for the Moran Towing & Transportation Company, of New York
City, Barge # 70 was inspected by the Third Naval District
on 23 April 1918 and assigned the registry ID # 2678. Subsequently
taken over by the Navy, she became Freight Lighter # 93
and later YF-93.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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