Accomac (YTB-812)

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Accomac (YTB-812)
USS Accomac (YTB-812) (cropped).jpg
USS Accomac (YTB-812) from the pier at NAS Almeda, California.
History
Flag of the United States.svgUnited States
Owner United States Navy
Awarded22 June 1970
Builder Peterson Builders
Laid down12 January 1971
Launched8 June 1971
In service1971–2012
Stricken23 March 2012
Homeport Puget Sound
StatusAwaiting disposal
General characteristics
Class and type Natick-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)
PropulsionDiesel, single screw
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Crew12
ArmamentNone

Accomac (YTB-812) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Accomac, Virginia. [1]

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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

  1. ↑ "Accomac (YTB-812)" . Retrieved 21 November 2011.

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