Laid down 6 September 1966 In service 10 June 1967 Construction started 6 September 1966 Length 33 m | Ordered 16 June 1966 Acquired 10 June 1967 Struck 4 September 1998 Launched 3 April 1967 Builder Marinette Marine | |
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Menominee (YTB‑790) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named after the Menominee, a Native American tribe in Wisconsin.
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Construction
The contract for Menominee was awarded 31 January 1964. She was laid down on 6 September 1966 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 3 April 1967.
Operational history
Menominee has performed miscellaneous tugging services for the 5th Naval District, headquartered at Norfolk, Virginia. In the spring of 1971 she was reassigned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida.
Stricken from the Navy List 4 September 1998, she was disposed of by Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) by sale for reuse/conversion 27 September 2000. Currently in civilian service as Capt. Bill.
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