Awarded 14 January 1965 Acquired 21 June 1966 Fate Sold 27 December 2002 Launched 18 April 1966 Builder Marinette Marine | Laid down 14 January 1966 Struck 25 April 1996 Construction started 14 January 1966 Length 33 m | |
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Namesake A Native American word for a bulbous root of the genus Sagittaria resembling a potato; also the city of Wapato, Washington | ||
Wapato (YTB-788) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Wapato, Washington.
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Construction
The contract for Wapato was awarded 14 January 1965. She was laid down on 14 January 1966 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 18 April 1966.
Operational history
Delivered to the U.S. Navy on 21 June 1966, Wapato was assigned to the 10th Naval District and operated out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, aiding ships in berthing and docking maneuvers and providing waterfront fire protection.
Stricken on 25 April 1996, Wapato was sold on 27 December 2002.
Repowered and chartered for a time to SeaBulk Towing of Florida as Osprey, ex-Wapato is currently active in commercial service as Barbara MacAllister.
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