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.
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