Photo #: NH 99343
Barge # 76 (American Barge, 1918)
Fitting out at the Harry Cossey Shipyard, Tottenville, New York,
in 1918. Barge # 72 is partially visible in the left background.
Built for the Moran Towing & Transportation Company, of New York
City, Barge # 76 was inspected by the Third Naval District
on 8 June 1918 and assigned the registry ID # 3030. Subsequently
taken over by the Navy, she became Freight Lighter # 95
and later YF-95.
Barge # 72 was assigned the registry ID # 2986 and subsequently
became Navy Freight Lighter # 94 and later YF-94.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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