Skenandoa (YTB-835)
Skenandoa (center rear) assists the submarine USS Pollack as Pollack arrives off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, in January 1988 for inactivation.
History
United States
NamesakeSkenandoa (1710–1816)
Awarded5 June 1973
BuilderMarinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down9 September 1974
Launched3 April 1975
In service10 June 1975
Stricken5 April 2023
Identification
Honors and
awards
National Defense Service Medal
StatusDisposed of General Service Administration
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class tugboat
Displacement
  • 286 long tons (291 t) (light)
  • 346 long tons (352 t) (full)
Length108 ft (33 m)
Beam29 ft (8.8 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Installed power2000 horsepower (1.5 MW)
Propulsion1 diesel engine, one shaft
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement12

Skenandoa (YTB-835) was a United States Navy Natick-class tugboat named for Oneida Chief Skenandoa. Skenandoa is the second US Navy ship to bear the name.[1]

Design

The contract for Skenandoa was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 9 September 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 3 April 1975. She is 108 feet long, 29 feet wide, and has a draft of 14 feet. She displaces 286 tonnes (281 long tons; 315 short tons) when empty, and 346 tonnes (341 long tons; 381 short tons) when full. She has a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph), and a crew of 12 men.[2] Her hull and superstructure are both made of steel. She is propelled by a diesel engine.[3]

Operational history

Skenandoa initially was assigned to the 12th Naval District at San Francisco, California, aiding ships in berthing and docking maneuvers and providing waterfront fire protection. Sometime prior to October 2008, Skenandoa was transferred to Bremerton, Washington, where she served until April 2023 when she was stricken and disposed of by GSA.[4] She has been given the National Defense Service Medal for her service.[2] On 15 April 2023 Skenandoa was acquired by Pacific Defense Supply,and she currently operates out of Astoria, Oregon.

Skenandoa (YTB-835) moored in the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA.


References

  1. Skenandoa
  2. 1 2 "Harbor Tug (YTB)". www.navsource.org. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  3. "Naval Vessel Register - SKENANDOA (YTB 835)". www.nvr.navy.mil. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  4. "World Navies Today: US Navy Minor Auxiliaries & Yard Craft". www.hazegray.org. Retrieved 7 March 2017.


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