Awarded 5 June 1973 In service 21 September 1974 Construction started 13 November 1973 Length 33 m | Laid down 13 November 1973 Struck 5 January 2001 Launched 19 June 1974 Builder Marinette Marine | |
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Fate transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers, 5 January 2001 Class and type Natick-class large harbor tug | ||
Metacom (YTB-829) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug.
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Construction
The contract for Metacom was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 13 November 1973 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 19 June 1974.
Operational history
Metacom served at Naval Submarine Base New London. Stricken from the Navy List 5 January 2001, ex-Metacom was transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers where she was renamed Demolen.
References
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