The third USN ship to bear the name, Yosemite was laid down on 19 January 1942 by the Tampa Shipbuilding Company at Tampa, Florida; launched on 16 May 1943 and commissioned on 25 March 1944, Capt. George C. Towner in command.

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  • Ron Russell January 26, 2009 at 3:53pm
    Thanks Bill. I was on the lady from 74 to 77. Was on board when the new navy came in and
    when it went out. I tell you being cook on her
    was one of the best times in my life. Hated to
    see her go. Thanks for the site I think all will do
    her proud. ms Ron Russell
  • WILLIAM BARLOW December 17, 2008 at 9:04am
    Welcome Aboard Jim. I was on the YOYO 1976-78.
  • JIM COWAN December 16, 2008 at 11:53pm
    MADE CHIEF ABOARD THE YOSEMITE . WAS ABOARD FROM 82 TO 88. THREE MEDS AND MANY TRIPS TO GTMO, NORFOLK AND CHARLESTON. A GREAT SHIP AND MANY GREAT SHIPMATES.
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