Ships of The Republic of Vietnam Navy - Refrigerated Covered Lighter

Refrigerated Covered Lighter

This 300 ton, 310-foot (94 m) vessel was used to transport food supplies to floating barracks and bases. They had a crew of 17 and were unarmed.

Name Acquired Formerly Fate
RVNS HQ-490 ? Possibly YFR-889 Unknown.

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