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USS Hatak (YTB 219)

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Name
  
USS Hatak (YTB-219)

Acquired
  
22 July 1944

Launched
  
22 July 1944

Sponsored by
  
Mrs. B. L. Lea

Struck
  
27 June 1957

Length
  
34 m

Fate
  
Sold, date unknown, to McAllister Towing and Transportation of New York, renamed Jane McAllister

Class and type
  
Cahto-class district harbor tug

Builder
  
Greenport Basin and Construction Company

Hatak (YTB-219), a wooden tug, was originally designated YT-219 and built by Greenport Basin and Construction Company, Long Island, New York; launched 22 July 1944, Mrs. B. L. Lea as sponsor; and placed in service as YTB-219, 18 December 1944.

Service history

After fitting out at New York Navy Yard, Hatak proceeded to report to the 5th Naval District for duty in January 1945. She remained in the Norfolk area as a tugboat until struck from the Navy List 27 June 1957.

References

USS Hatak (YTB-219) Wikipedia