YFB - Ferry Boat
The YFB is a Ferry Boat that is self-propelled and used to transport personnel, vehicles and equipment across rivers and harbors in areas where road or bridge support is not available.
ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
In 1997 the Navy operated four ferry boats. YFBs 83, 87, 92 and 93.
YFB 83 and 87 are located in Hawaii and are used to shuttle personnel and equipment between Ford Island and the Mainland.
YFB 92 and 93 are located at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and shuttle personnel and equipment between the Leeward Point and the Windward Point.
CRAFT IDENTIFICATION DATA: YFB-83
YFB-83 was built as a ferry boat by the John H. Mathis Co. of Camden, N.J. She was completed in April 1949, and was named "Wa'aHele Honua" which means "A CANOE THAT TRAVELS ON LAND". She is capable of ferrying 135 tons of cargo.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Length Overall |
180¢ (54.9 m) |
| Beam |
46¢ (14.0 m) |
| Draft (full load) |
11¢ (3.3m) |
| Full Load Displacement |
500 tons |
| Speed |
8.5 knots |
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
PROPULSION Diesel Electric
Main Diesel Engine: Caterpillar, Model 3508
Transmission: Cotta, Model 1600A
Main Generator: General Electric, Model 29G979 which produces 350 kw, 1400 amps, 450 volts at 450rpm.
Main Motor: General Electric, type 16547 which produces 400 Horse Power at 900 rpm while using 250 volts and 1300 amps.
Main Reduction Gear: Farrel, 3 to 1, single reduction
Propeller: 4 Blade
ELECTRICAL
Auxiliary Generator, (belt driven from main generator), General Electric, DC generator, type CDM 11294, rated at 200 amps, 120 volts
CRAFT IDENTIFICATION DATA: YFB-87
YFB-87 was built as a ferry boat by Western Boat of Tacoma, WA. She was completed in May, 1970 and christened "Moko Holo Hele" which means "SHIP THAT GOES BACK AND FORTH". Fully loaded, she will displace 773 tons. She is operated from either end with independent propulsion plants.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Length Overall |
162¢ (49.4 m) |
| Beam |
59¢ (18.0 m) |
| Draft (full load) |
12¢ (3.7 m) |
| Full Load Displacement |
773 tons |
| Speed |
Classified |
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
PROPULSION: Diesel Engines
Main Diesel Engines (2): Caterpillar, Model D379
Reverse Reduction Gear: Caterpillar, hydraulic, 5.3 to 1 reduction
Propeller: 4 Blade, 78" dia, 74" pitch
ELECTRICAL: Diesel generator (2)
Detroit, 3-71, 24 kw, 125 AMPS, 120 VOLTS
COMMUNICATION: Commercial CB unit, (ECLIPSE)
CRAFT IDENTIFICATION DATA: YFB 92 and 93
YFB-92 and 93 were built by Bender Shipbuilding and Repair, Mobile, Alabama and delivered in 1994 to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They are operated from either end and have two independent propulsion and steering systems They are capable of transporting fifteen automobiles or two tractor trailer trucks plus forty seated passengers.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Length Overall |
146¢ (43.8 m) |
| Beam |
36¢ (10.8 m) |
| Draft (full load) |
5¢ -11 ¾² (167.64 cm) |
| Full Load Displacement |
410 lt |
| Speed, Design |
10 kn |
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
PROPULSION Diesel Engines
Main Diesel Engines (2) Detroit Diesel V12-71
Reverse Reduction Gear: Twin Disc, 3:1 Reduction
PROPELLERS
(2) (one at each end) 55" Dia
ELECTRICAL
Main Generators, (2) KATO, 75kw, 450vAC, driven by a Detroit 4-71 Diesel
Emergency Generator, KATO, 50kw, 450vAC, driven by a Detroit 3-71 Diesel
NAVIGATION
Magnetic Compass (2), Danforth Constellation C459G
Radar, Furuno, 1830, Remote Unit, Furuno FMD 1800
Depth Sounder, Data Marine, 300/DX1190, Remote Unit, 3030 Remote
COMMUNICATION
VHF-FM Transceiver, ICOM-M-120
FIRE FIGHTING CAPABILITIES
CO2 for Engine Spaces including the Emergency Generator Room. One CO2 Hose Reel on vehicle deck.
Two motor driven fire pumps rated at 162gpm @ 100 psi serving three main deck stations and one engine room station.
Emergency Generator, Detroit Diesel 3-71 driving a 30 kw, 120 volt generator.
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