From:  Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

 

 

Kodiak II

 

YF-866: dp. 160; l. 1331; b. 31'; dr. 9'; s. 10 k.; cpl. 11; cl. YF-852

 

YF-866 was laid down by the Missouri Valley Bridge & iron Co., Evansville, Ind. 4 April 1945; launched 26 October and placed in service May 1946.  She operated for 1 year in the 15th Naval District and was placed out of service during May 1947.

 

After 18 years in the Pacific Reserve Fleet, YF-866 was named Kodiak 21 April 1965; and placed in service for operations in the 14th Naval District.  At present she performs harbor duties in the Hawaiian Islands.

Transcribed by:  Bill Mozingo,  wmozingo@attbi.com