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Wapato (YTB-788)

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Wapato (YTB-788)
Wapato (YTB-788)
History
United States
NamesakeA Native American word for a bulbous root of the genus Sagittaria resembling a potato; also the city of Wapato, Washington
Awarded14 January 1965
BuilderMarinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down14 January 1966
Launched18 April 1966
Acquired21 June 1966
Stricken25 April 1996
Identification
FateSold into commercial service, 27 December 2002
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 283 long tons (288 t) (light)
  • 356 long tons (362 t) (full)
Length109 ft (33 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Installed power2000 horsepower (1.5 MW)
Propulsionone diesel engine, one screw
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement12
Armamentnone

Wapato (YTB-788) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Wapato, Washington.[1]

Construction

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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

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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 Timothy McAllister.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Wapato (YTB-788)". Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Barbara MacAllister (1966)". Retrieved 31 October 2011.
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