Awarded 5 June 1973 In service 24 June 1975 Construction started 22 October 1974 Length 33 m | Laid down 22 October 1974 Status Active as of 2013 Launched 9 April 1975 Builder Marinette Marine | |
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Class and type Natick-class large harbor tug Displacement 286 long tons (291 t) (light)346 long tons (352 t) (full) | ||
Pokagon (YTB-836) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Chief Leopold Pokagon of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Pokagon is the third US Navy ship to bear the name.
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Construction
The contract for Pokagon was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 22 October 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 9 April 1975. Pokagon was the last ship of the Natick-class to be built.
Operational history
Pokagon has served Naval Station Mare Island, Vallejo, California and Naval Station Everett, Washington and is currently in service there.
References
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