Awarded 9 August 1971 Acquired 17 May 1973 Out of service 1995 Construction started 20 September 1972 Length 33 m | Laid down 20 September 1972 In service 1973 Struck 19 October 1995 Launched 12 April 1973 Builder Marinette Marine | |
Iuka (YTB-819) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug.
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Construction
The contract for Iuka was awarded 9 August 1971. She was laid down on 20 September 1972 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 12 April 1973.
Operational history
Stricken from the Navy List 19 October 1995, Iuka was transferred to Other Government Agency 21 March 1996.
Currently used as a training vessel for the Seamanship program at Tongue Point Job Corps Center, Astoria, OR
References
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