Naval History and Heritage Command

(YTB-540: dp. 310 (f.); l. 101-; b. 28-; dr. 11-; s. 12 k.; cpl. 10; a. 2 .50 cal. mg.; cl. Hisada)

Indian tribe, Lapush, Wash.

Quileute (YTB-540) was laid down 17 February 1945 by Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp., Morris Heights, N.Y.; launched 14 May 1945; and placed in service 16 October 1945. Quileute began active duty for the 1st Naval District, Boston, Mass., in March 1946. In February 1962, she was reclassified YTM-540. Into 1970 she remains active with the 1st District.