Lillian Anne (YFB-41)

Lillian Anne (YFB-41) was a United States Navy ferry in service from 1942 to 1943.

History
United States
Name: Lillian Anne
Namesake: Previous name retained
Builder: Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works, (Chester, Pennsylvania)
Completed: 1895
Acquired: 1942
In service: 6 December 1942[1]
Out of service: 9 July 1943[1]
Fate: Returned to owner 9 July 1943
General characteristics
Type: Ferry
Tonnage: 330 Gross register tons
Length: 160 ft (49 m)

Lillian Anne was built as Riverside in 1895 by the Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works at Chester, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Navy acquired Lillian Anne from her owner, Captain R. W. Gatewood of Norfolk, Virginia, under a bare-boat charter in 1942 and placed in service as Lillian Anne (YFB-41) on 6 December 1942.[1]

Lillian Anne served in the 5th Naval District until 9 July 1943, when she was placed out of service and returned to her owner.[1]

References

  1. Naval History And Heritage Command. "Lillian Anne". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval History And Heritage Command. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
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