Yard Patrol craft are used by the United States Navy for training and for research purposes. They are designated as YP in the Hull classification symbol system. The YPs are used to teach familiarization with water craft. Length: Overall: 108 feet (32.9 m); Waterline Length: 102 feet (31.1 m).
Beam: 24 feet (7.3 m).
Draft: 8 feet (2.5 m).
Speed: 12 knots (19.6 km/h).
Range: 1800 nautical miles (3300 km).
Hull Material: Wood hull, aluminum superstructure.
Crew: Officers: 2 Enlisted: 4; Safe Capacity: 50 people.
Ships: This photo was taken from my boat while spending the weekend in NYC for The NYC Bicentennial Celebration, I believe the location to be on The East River side of Manhattan around mid-town. Yes, there was always someone showing their boating skills on the weekend!