USS Manistee

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Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Manistee for Manistee, Michigan - a Native American word meaning island in the river.

USS Manistee (YT-173), a district harbor tug that served during World War II
USS Manistee (YTB-782), a large district harbor tug in active service

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