YRBM meaning in General ?

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What is Yard Repair Berthing and Messing mean?

Yard Repair Berthing and Messing were large unpropelled barges used by the "Brown Water Navy" of the US during the War times, as bases for specialized river boats. They contain limited shop facilities to permit ship's force repair work. It is fitted with a storeroom and workshops. All utilities are supplied from the pier. It has a reinforced bow for ocean towing. These vessels bore the hull classification symbol YRBM.

A large number have survived and serve as floating hotels for US Navy ships undergoing repair and upgrades. The floating hotels (YRBMs and APLs) have a fully functioning galley (messing), sleeping areas (berthing), and office spaces.

Yard Repair types:Floating Workshops are YR, 96 built, 24 built before ww2Repair and Berthing Barges are YRB, 36 builtRepair, Berthing and Messing Barges were YRBM, 56 builtDry-Dock Workshops - Hull are YRDH, 8 builtDry-Dock Workshops - Machinery are YRDM, 8 builtRadiological Repair Barges are YRR, 14 built. Used to support nuclear plant overhauls of nuclear ships and submarines, also refueling and decontamination of used equipment.

YRBM-18 (formerly APL-55) received the Presidential Unit Citation for service during the Vietnam War from 6 December 1968 to 31 March 1969.

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Posted on 07 Nov 2024, this text provides information on General related to Miscellaneous in General. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.

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