| Career (United States) | |
|---|---|
| Namesake: | Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Awarded: | 9 August 1971 |
| Builder: | Marinette Marine |
| Laid down: | 12 July 1972 |
| Launched: | 15 March 1973 |
| Acquired: | 17 May 1973 |
| In service: | 1973 |
| Out of service: | 1997 |
| Struck: | 21 August 1997 |
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| Fate: |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Natick-class large harbor tug |
| Displacement: |
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| Length: | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Beam: | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| Draft: | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Propulsion: | One diesel propulsion engine, 2000 HP |
| Speed: | 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h) |
| Complement: | 12 |
| Armament: | None |
Hyannis (YTB-817) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Construction[]
The contract for Hyannis was awarded 9 August 1971. She was laid down on 12 July 1972 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 15 March 1973.
Operational history[]
Stricken from the Navy List 21 August 1997, Hyannis was transferred to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service at Midway Atoll and renamed Constant II.[1] In 2006, she was sold and renamed Sea-Link Pusher.[2]
Awards[]
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
References[]
- ↑ Polmar, Norman (2005). The Naval Institute Guide To The Ships And Aircraft Of The U.S. Fleet. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. p. 344. ISBN 1591146852. https://books.google.com/books?id=8MwyTX-iA2wC&q=Negwagon+ytb-834&pg=PA343.
- ↑ "Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette WI". shipbuildinghistory.com. http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/marinette.htm.
- 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].
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