A Tribute In Honor of the
USS YMS-48
February 14th, 1945
77th Anniversary
This website was created by Marie Quilici Wagnon for Paul F Quilici, to remember and honor the ship he was was aboard World War II, the USS YMS-48.
The USS YMS-48 was sunk on February 14th, 1945 north of Corregidor, Philippines.
Approximate Location where the USS YMS-48 was Lost.
14.24N, 120.33E
We honor the bravery and courage of those who defend our country. Thank you Veterans!!
Painting of the USS YMS-48, By Dwight Shepler
Paul F. Quilici,
San Francisco 1945
In loving memory and tribute to all those who served and sacrificed for our country!
Dear Pop (Nonno),
Thank you for your service to our Country .
We want you to know how much we love you and how proud we
are of you.
You are, without a doubt, the best Father, Grandfather and Great-
Grandfather in the whole world.
We love you “Big Much All The Time”
Love,
Marie & Mike
Suzanne & Brad
David & Josie
Ryan & Rosemary
Drew & Rachel
Laurel
Alexis, Xavier, Alvino, Auroura, Aurelia, Nazareth, McKenzie and Abigail
January 18, 2008
February 12, 2021
June 13th, 2021
August 12, 2021
USS YMS-48
A website to remember and honor the USS YMS-48 Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper
“Where The Fleet Goes, We’ve Been”
Call sign: November – Echo – Juliet – Hotel
YMS-1 Class Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper; Laid down, 27 June 1941 by the Wheeler Ship Building Corp., Whitestone, Long Island, New York , USA; Launched,
15 May 1942, Commissioned USS YMS-48, 14 Jul 1942, Sunk, 14 February 1945 by USS Fletcher (DD445) after being damaged by Japanese shore batteries, North of Corregidor, Philippines. Loss position 14.24N, 120.33E
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