YRBM 17

**YRBM 17** (Yard Repair Berthing and Messing Barge 17) was a United States Navy support vessel primarily active during the Vietnam War. Designed to provide berthing, messing, and repair facilities, YRBM 17 served as a floating base for riverine and coastal operations, supporting the Mobile Riverine Force and other brown-water Navy units. Stationed at various strategic points along the Mekong Delta, the barge played a critical role in sustaining combat operations by offering maintenance, supplies, and living quarters to Navy and Army personnel. YRBM 17's presence greatly enhanced operational endurance and effectiveness in the challenging river environments of Vietnam.