USS YR-65

YR - 65 (Floating Workshop) Repair Barge

The YR is a non self-propelled repair barge that provided repair and shop services in support of the Radar Picket Ships.
The barge is self sustaining with its own generators and boiler and with living accommodations (berths, mess galley, WR & WC) for the repair crew assigned.

The repair shops are located on the main deck and consist of carpenter shop, shipfitter shop, electrical shop, electric motor re-wind shop, IC shop, storage battery shop, machine shop, pipe shop, sheet metal shop, boat engine shop, rigging shop, and welding shop.

The upper deck contains the living quarters.
A third deck was added for RADRON TWO and his staff.