Awarded 18 January 1963 Commissioned 4 September 1964 Construction started 5 December 1963 Length 33 m | Laid down 5 December 1963 Status in active service Launched 21 May 1964 | |
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Keokuk (YTB-771) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Keokuk, Iowa, and the third navy ship to carry the name.
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Construction
The contract for Keokuk was awarded 18 January 1963. She was laid down on 5 December 1963 at Mobile, Alabama, by Mobile Ship Repair and launched 21 May 1964. Placed in service 4 September 1964, Chief Boatswain's Mate Jerry R. Richter in command.
Operational history
Keokuk served in the Norfolk, Virginia, area as a tug and is currently in active service at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
References
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