This unique vessel was converted from a Navy aircraft recovery vessel from World War II. The Corps obtained the vessel from surplus in 1959 and modified the hull in 1962. In addition, pilothouses were added and the crane modified on this boat to ease the hard work of hazard collection.
This unique vessel was converted from a Navy aircraft recovery vessel from World War II. The Corps obtained the vessel from surplus in 1959 and modified the hull in 1962. In addition, pilothouses were added and the crane modified on this boat to ease the hard work of hazard collection.