Pokagon (YTB-836)

Pokagon (YTB-836) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug[1] named for Chief Leopold Pokagon of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Pokagon is the third US Navy ship to bear the name.

Pokagon (YTB-836)
Pokagon (YTB-836) returns to the pier as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) departs Naval Station Everett, WA. for a scheduled deployment to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
History
United States
Awarded5 June 1973
BuilderMarinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down22 October 1974
Launched9 April 1975
In service24 June 1975
IdentificationMMSI number: 369970413
StatusActive as of 2013
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 286 long tons (291 t) (light)
  • 346 long tons (352 t) (full)
Length108 ft (33 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement12
ArmamentNone

Construction

The contract for Pokagon was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 22 October 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 9 April 1975. Pokagon was the last ship of the Natick-class to be built.

Operational history

Pokagon has served Naval Station Mare Island, Vallejo, California and Naval Station Everett, Washington and is currently in service there.

References

  1. "Pokagon (YTB-836)". Retrieved 2012-04-15.


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