Ordered 15 June 1967 In service 26 January 1969 Construction started 16 January 1968 Length 33 m | Laid down 16 January 1968 Struck 25 May 2005 Launched 14 August 1968 Builder Marinette Marine | |
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Fate Scrapped 18 October 2005 Class and type Natick-class large harbor tug | ||
Tamaqua (YTB-797) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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Construction
The contract for Tamaqua was awarded 15 June 1967. She was laid down on 16 January 1968 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 14 August 1968.
Operational history
Tamaqua was assigned to the Pacific Fleet and has served at Naval Station Subic Bay throughout her career.
Stricken from the Navy List 25 May 2005, she was scrapped 18 October 2005.
References
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