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Skenandoa (YTB 835)

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Namesake
  
Skenandoa (1710-1816)

Laid down
  
9 September 1974

Status
  
Active

Launched
  
3 April 1975

Builder
  
Marinette Marine

Awarded
  
5 June 1973

In service
  
10 June 1975

Construction started
  
9 September 1974

Length
  
33 m

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Honors andawards
  

Skenandoa (YTB-835) is a United States Navy Natick-class tugboat named for Oneida Chief Skenandoa. Skenandoa was the second US Navy ship to bear the name.

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Design

The contract for Skenandoa was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 9 September 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 3 April 1975. She is 108 feet long, 29 feet wide, and has a draft of 14 feet. She displaces 286 tonnes (281 long tons; 315 short tons) when empty, and 346 tonnes (341 long tons; 381 short tons) when full. She has a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph), and a crew of 12 men. Her hull and superstructure are both made of steel. She is propelled by a diesel engine.

Operational history

Skenandoa initially was assigned to the 12th Naval District at San Francisco, California, aiding ships in berthing and docking maneuvers and providing waterfront fire protection. Sometime prior to October 2008, Skenandoa was transferred to Bremerton, Washington, where she is in active service. She has been given the National Defense Service Medal for her service.

References

Skenandoa (YTB-835) Wikipedia


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