''Lillian Anne'' (YFB-41) was a United States Navy
ferry in service from 1942 to 1943.
''Lillian Anne'' was built as ''Riverside'' in 1895 by the
Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works
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Chester,
Pennsylvania
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. The U.S. Navy acquired ''Lillian Anne'' from her owner,
Captain
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R. W. Gatewood of
Norfolk
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, under a
bare-boat charter in 1942 and placed in service as ''Lillian Anne'' (YFB-41) on 6 December 1942.
''Lillian Anne'' served in the
5th Naval District until 9 July 1943, when she was placed out of service and returned to her owner.
References
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NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archives Yard Ferryboat or Launch (YFB) Index
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Ships built by the Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works
World War II auxiliary ships of the United States
1895 ships