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.

For other ships with the same name, see USS Pokagon.
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 of America
Awarded: 5 June 1973
Builder: Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down: 22 October 1974
Launched: 9 April 1975
In service: 24 June 1975
Identification: MMSI number: 369970413
Status: Active as of 2013
General characteristics
Class and type: Natick-class large harbor tug
Displacement:
  • 286 long tons (291 t) (light)
  • 346 long tons (352 t) (full)
Length: 108 ft (33 m)
Beam: 31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft: 14 ft (4.3 m)
Speed: 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement: 12
Armament: None

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.

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


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