From:  Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

 

 

Dewees

 

An island off the coast of South Carolina.

 

Dewees (YFB-37), formerly Manatee, was acquired by the Navy in 1942 and assigned to the 6th Naval District.  On 11 October 1945 she was stricken from the Navy List.

Transcribed by:  Bill Mozingo,  wmozingo@attbi.com