Awarded 4 March 1969 In service 21 December 1970 Status Decommissioned Launched 7 July 1970 Builder Sturgeon Bay | Laid down 19 December 1969 Struck 27 September 2011 Construction started 19 December 1969 Length 33 m | |
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Class and type Natick-class large harbor tug | ||
Wenatchee (YTB-808) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Wenatchee, Washington.
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Construction
The contract for Wenatchee was awarded 4 March 1969. She was laid down on 24 November 1969 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Peterson Builders and launched 7 July 1970.
Operational history
Placed in service on Christmas Day 1970, Wenatchee was assigned to the 11th Naval District and, since going into service, has operated at San Diego, Calif.
Sometime prior to December 2005, Wenatchee was reassigned to Bremerton, Washington.
Stricken from the Navy List 27 September 2011, manner of disposal is yet to be determined.
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