Wanamassa (YTB-820)
.jpg) USS Wanamassa (YTB-820)
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| History | |
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 United States | |
| Name | USS Wanamassa |
| Namesake | Wanamassa, a Native American chief of the 17th century, and the town of Wanamassa, New Jersey |
| Builder | Marinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wisconsin |
| Laid down | 28 October 1972 |
| Launched | 4 May 1973 |
| Acquired | 28 July 1973 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Natick-class large harbor tug |
| Displacement | 346 tons |
| Length | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Beam | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| Draft | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Installed power | 2000 horsepower (1.5 MW) |
| Propulsion | one diesel engine, one screw |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Complement | 12 |
USS Wanamassa (YTB-820) is a United States Navy large harbor tug in commission since 1973.
Wanamassa was laid down on 28 October 1972 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by the Marinette Marine Corporation. She was launched on 4 May 1973 and delivered to the U.S. Navy on 28 July 1973.
She initially was assigned to the 10th Naval District and operated out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, aiding ships in berthing and docking maneuvers and standing ready to provide waterfront fire protection. She was later transferred to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where she is in active service..
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
