USS YP-290
| History | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Name | USS YP-290 |
| Builder | Campbell Machine, Seattle |
| Laid down | 1937 |
| Launched | 1937 |
| Acquired | acquired by US Navy , 1942 |
| Stricken | 19 December 1945 |
| Honors and awards | |
| Fate | unknown |
| Notes | |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Tonnage | 188 gross register tons[2] |
| Length | 127 ft 9 in (38.94 m) o/a[2] |
| Beam | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Propulsion |
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USS YP-290 (ex-Picoroto) was a converted fishing vessel which served as an auxiliary
U.S. Navy during World War II
.
History
She was laid down in 1937 at the
U.S. Army).[3] Although slow at 10 knots, the wooden hulls of the tuna boats made them ideal for mine sweeping operations and their refrigerated holds suitable for delivery of perishables.[3] In addition, their crews were already seasoned and with minimal training, ready for service.[3] The Picoroto was painted grey and fitted with machine guns and depth charges.[3] and was designated as a yard patrol boat (YP-290).[1] Ships of this class were affectionately known as "Yippies".[3]
She was sent to
Wotje in the Marshall Islands to the French Frigate Shoals and refueling them from submarines I-121 and I-123 so they could then fly on to Pearl Harbor and ascertain if the American carriers remained in port.[5] If they had been successful, they would have found out that the American carriers had already departed Pearl Harbor.[5]
On 19 December 1945, she was struck from the
References
- ^ a b c d e f Priolo, Gary P.; Wright, David L. "YP-290". NavSource – Naval Source History.
- ^ a b c d Colton, Tim (October 25, 2015). "Patrol and Training Craft (YP)". shipbuildinghistory.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Tuna Fleet Service, World War II (1941-1945)". University of West Florida Next Exit History. Archived from the original on November 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Cressman, Robert J. (January 16, 2018). "YP-284 1942–1943". Naval History and Heritage Command.
- ^ ISBN 9781472834737.
- ^ "CinC, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Operation Plan No. 29-42". Midway 1942 – Source Documents. May 27, 1942.
YPs with aviation gasoline, food and water stationed along island chain at following positions: YP 284 at LISIANSKI; YP 290 at LAYSAN; YP 345 at GARDNER'S PINNACLES; YP 350 at NECKER ISLAND.