Name USS Oneyana (YTB-262) Out of service 1962 Construction started 20 June 1943 Length 34 m | Laid down 20 June 1943 Struck 1962 Launched 27 March 1944 | |
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Reclassified District Harbor Tug, Large YTB-262 15 May 1944
District Harbor Tug (Medium) YTM-262 in February 1962 Fate Authorized for disposal in August 1963 final fate, unknown Builders J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma | ||
USS Oneyana (YTB-262) was a U.S. Navy tugboat laid down as YT–262, 20 June 1943 at J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington launched 27 March 1944; reclassified YTB 262, 15 May 1944: and placed in service 23 August 1944.
Service life
After sea trials Oneyana departed the West Coast for duty under the Commandant, 14th Naval District. As a harbor tug she assisted the larger naval vessels in docking and berthing at Pearl Harbor and executed towing missions throughout the Hawaiian Islands for over 17 years. Redesignated YTM–262 in February 1962 she was shortly thereafter struck from the Naval Register and authorized for disposal in August 1963.
References
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