Gasoline Barge
The YOG-5-class self-propelled gasoline barge was a 1,235 ton, 174-foot (53 m) vessel, with a crew of 23.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS HQ-470 | ? | USS YOG-80 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. |
| RVNS HQ-471 | ? | USS YOG-33 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. |
| RVNS HQ-472 | ? | USS YOG-67 | Unknown. |
| RVNS HQ-473 | ? | USS YOG-71 | Unknown. |
| RVNS HQ-474 | ? | USS YOG-131 | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. |
| RVNS HQ-475 | ? | USS YOG-56 | Unknown. |
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