Tamaqua (YTB-797)

Summary

Tamaqua (YTB-797) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.[1]

Tamaqua (YTB-797)
Tamaqua (YTB-797) moored at Naval Station Subic Bay, Philippines, 26 October 1983.
History
United States
Ordered15 June 1967
BuilderMarinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down16 January 1968
Launched14 August 1968
In service26 January 1969
Stricken25 May 2005
FateScrapped 18 October 2005
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 283 long tons (288 t) (light)
  • 356 long tons (362 t) (full)
Length109 ft (33 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement12
ArmamentNone

Construction edit

The contract for Tamaqua was awarded 15 June 1967. She was laid down on 16 January 1968 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 14 August 1968.

Operational history edit

Tamaqua was assigned to the Pacific Fleet and has served at Naval Station Subic Bay throughout her career.

Stricken from the Navy List 25 May 2005, she was scrapped 18 October 2005.

References edit

  1. ^ "Tamaqua (YTB-797)". Retrieved 2011-11-03.

External links edit

  • Photo gallery of Tamaqua (YTB-797) at NavSource Naval History