Awarded 31 January 1964 Acquired 20 June 1964 Displacement 283 long tons (288 t) Launched 11 May 1965 Builder Marinette Marine | Laid down 27 August 1964 Struck 6 May 1994 Construction started 27 August 1964 Length 33 m | |
Class and type Natick-class Natick-class large harbor tug | ||
Diving the nashua ytb 774
Nashua (YTB-774) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Nashua, New Hampshire.
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Construction
The contract for Nashua was awarded 31 January 1964. She was laid down on 27 August 1964 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 11 May 1965; placed in service without ceremony 20 June 1964.
Operational history
Nashua was assigned to the Subic Bay Naval Station, Philippines. In addition to providing assistance to other naval ships and craft during berthing and docking evolutions, she also rendered towing and waterfront fire protection services. Nashua was likewise available to serve as an inner harbor patrol craft and to render assistance in emergency and disaster situations.
Nashua was stricken from the Navy List 6 May 1994. NVR indicates that ex-Nashua is under the custodial care of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Another source reports that ex-Nashua was sold.