 Metacom (YTB-829) forward of Negwagon (YTB-834), assists in mooring the nuclear-powered attack submarine ex-Nautilus (SSN-571) upon her arrival at pier 33, Naval Submarine Base, New London, 6 July 1985. | |
| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Awarded: | 5 June 1973 |
| Builder: | Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin |
| Laid down: | 13 November 1973 |
| Launched: | 19 June 1974 |
| In service: | 21 September 1974 |
| Struck: | 5 January 2001 |
| Identification: | |
| Fate: | Transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers, 5 January 2001 |
| 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) |
| Speed: | 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h) |
| Complement: | 12 |
| Armament: | None |
Metacom (YTB-829) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug.
Construction[]
The contract for Metacom was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 13 November 1973 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 19 June 1974.
Operational history[]
Metacom served at Naval Submarine Base New London. Stricken from the Navy List 5 January 2001, ex-Metacom was transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers where she was renamed Demolen.[1]
Awards[]
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
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References[]
- ↑ "Demolen". http://www.tugboatinformation.com/tug.cfm?id=1436. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- 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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