 Kittanning (YTB-787) and Opelika (YTB-798) assist the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) away from the pier at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY).
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Ordered | 14 January 1965 |
| Builder | Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin |
| Laid down | 22 December 1965 |
| Launched | 29 March 1966 |
| Acquired | 19 May 1966 |
| Stricken | 8 May 2013 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Sold, departed Yokosuka 21 October 2015. |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and 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 |
Kittanning (YTB-787) is a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Kittanning, Pennsylvania.[1]
Construction
The contract for Kittanning was awarded 14 January 1965. She was laid down on 22 December 1965 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 29 March 1966.
Operational history
Kittanning was placed in service in the Pacific Fleet 27 October 1966; and in 1967 assigned to Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan, assisting ships of the American and Allied navies in the Far East. It was then sold to a buyer in Panama. Last known location: Busan, South Korea.
References
- ^ "Kittanning (YTB-787)". Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- 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 here.
External links
- Photo gallery of Kittanning (YTB-787) at NavSource Naval History
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