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YRBM 29 is one of the Navy's non self-propelled Repair, Berthing and Messing Barges.
General Characteristics: | Awarded: December 12, 1969 |
Keel laid: June 15, 1970 | |
Launched: May 20, 1971 | |
Delivered: June 24, 1971 | |
Builder: Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wi. | |
Length: 147 feet (44.8 meters) | |
Beam: 46 feet (14 meters) | |
Draft: 7 feet (2.1 meters) | |
Displacement: approx. 645 tons | |
Accommodations: 26 Officers, 30 Chief Petty Officers, 201 Enlisted | |
Homeport: San Diego, Calif. |
YRBM 29 Image Gallery:
The photo below was taken by me and shows YRBM 29 at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on March 23, 2010.
The photos below were taken by me and show YRBM 29 at BAE Ship Repair in San Diego, Calif., on October 4, 2014. The barge is supporting the crew of USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD 18).
The photo below was taken by Michael Jenning and shows YRBM 29 at San Diego, Calif., on December 28, 2021.