Awarded 9 August 1971 Acquired 30 September 1973 Construction started 5 March 1973 Length 33 m | Laid down 5 March 1973 Status Active Launched 13 August 1973 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) | ||
Santaquin (YTB-824) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Santaquin, Utah.
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Construction
The contract for Santaquin was awarded 9 August 1971. She was laid down on 5 March 1973 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 13 August 1973.a
Operational history
Sometime prior to 1991, Santaquin served in the Norfolk, Virginia area.
Sometime prior to 2009, Santaquin was reassigned to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay where she remains in active service.
References
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