Ordered 14 January 1965 Acquired 19 May 1966 Construction started 22 December 1965 Length 33 m | Laid down 22 December 1965 Struck 8 May 2013 Launched 29 March 1966 Builder Marinette Marine | |
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Status Sold. Departed Yokosuka 21 October 2015. Destination the Panama Canal. Class and type Natick-class large harbor tug | ||
Kittanning (YTB-787) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
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Construction
The contract for Kittanning was awarded 14 January 1965. She was laid down on 22 December 1965 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 29 March 1966.
Operational history
Kittanning was placed in service in the Pacific Fleet 27 October 1966; and in 1967 assigned to Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan, assisting ships of the American and Allied navies in the Far East. Currently assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY).
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