Awarded 5 June 1973 In service 31 October 1974 Construction started 22 January 1974 Length 33 m | Laid down 22 January 1974 Status Active as of 2012 Launched 12 September 1974 Builder Marinette Marine | |
Class and type Natick-class large harbor tug Displacement 286 long tons (291 t) (light)346 long tons (352 t) (full) | ||
Dekanawida (YTB-831) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for the Great Peacemaker who, by tradition, was one of the founders of the Iroquois Confederacy. Dekanawida was the second US Navy ship to bear the name.
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Construction
The contract for Dekanawida was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 22 January 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 12 September 1974.
Operational history
Dekanawida remained in active service at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as late as April 1, 2015.
References
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