For other ships of the same name, see USS Dekanawida.
 Dekanawida (YTB-831) moored at pier Tango in Guantanamo Bay, 1 April 2015. | |
| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Awarded: | 5 June 1973 |
| Builder: | Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin |
| Laid down: | 22 January 1974 |
| Launched: | 12 September 1974 |
| In service: | 31 October 1974 |
| Status: | Active as of 2015 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Natick-class large harbor tug |
| Displacement: |
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| 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 |
Dekanawida (YTB-831) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for the Great Peacemaker who, by tradition, was one of the founders of the Iroquois Confederacy. Dekanawida was the second US Navy ship to bear the name.[1]
Construction[]
The contract for Dekanawida was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 22 January 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 12 September 1974.
Operational history[]
Dekanawida remained in active service at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as late as April 1, 2015.[2]
Awards[]
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
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References[]
- ↑ "Dekanawida (YTB-831)". http://www.navysite.de/ytb/ytb831.htm.
- ↑ Daryl T. Madrid (1 April 2015). "The tugboats of Guantanamo". The Wire. Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. p. 6. //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/The_Wire_Issue24v17.pdf#page=6.
- 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 [[[:Template:Naval Vessel Register service craft URL]] here].
External links[]
- Photo gallery of {{{2}}} at NavSource Naval History
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