USS Tenino

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History
Flag of the United States.svgUnited States
NameTenino
Builder United Engineering Co.
Laid down16 June 1943
Launched10 January 1944
Commissioned18 November 1944
Decommissioned17 May 1947
StrickenSeptember 1962
FateUnknown
General characteristics
Class and type Abnaki-class fleet ocean tug
Displacement1,240 long tons (1,260 t)
Length205 ft (62 m)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.73 m)
Draft15 ft 4 in (4.67 m)
Speed16.5 knots (19.0 mph; 30.6 km/h)
Complement85
Armament
Service record
Part of: Pacific Fleet
Operations: World War II
Awards: 1 battle star (World War II)

USS Tenino (ATF-115) was an Abnaki-class fleet ocean tug. She earned one battle star for service in World War II. [1]

Service history

Served in the Okinawa Gunto operation from April through June 1945 and the Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, 11 May 1945. Transferred to Beaumont Reserve Fleet, 1961. Sunk as a missile test target 1986.

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References

  1. "Fleet Tug (ATF)".