Accomac (YTB-812)
Accomac (YTB-812) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Accomac, Virginia.[1]
_(cropped).jpg) USS Accomac (YTB-812) from the pier at NAS Almeda, California. | |
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| Owner: | United States Navy |
| Awarded: | 22 June 1970 |
| Builder: | Peterson Builders |
| Laid down: | 12 January 1971 |
| Launched: | 8 June 1971 |
| In service: | 1971–2012 |
| Stricken: | 23 March 2012 |
| Homeport: | Puget Sound |
| Status: | Awaiting disposal |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Natick-class large harbor tug |
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| Length: | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Beam: | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| Draft: | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Propulsion: | Diesel, single screw |
| Speed: | 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h) |
| Crew: | 12 |
| Armament: | None |
Construction
The contract for Accomac was awarded 22 June 1970. She was laid down on 12 January 1971 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Peterson Builders and launched 8 June 1971.
Operational history
Delivered to the Navy on 17 November 1971 and placed in service during December 1971, Accomac began duty in the 12th Naval District sometime in 1972. She served with Naval Region Northwest for the duration of her career. Stricken from the Navy List 23 March 2012, ex-Accomac awaits disposal.
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References
Notes
- "Accomac (YTB-812)". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
Sources
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
External links
- Photo gallery of Accomac (YTB-812) at NavSource Naval History
- "YTB-812 Large Harbor Tug". GSA Auctions.
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