USS Waukegan (YTM-755)
History | |
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United States | |
Name | USS Waukegan |
Builder | National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. |
Acquired | September 1964(U.S. Navy) |
In service | 1954 |
Out of service | 1975 |
Stricken | September 1975 |
Fate | Sold, Navy sale, 1 June 1976 |
Notes | Ship International Radio Callsign: |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Medium Yard Tug |
Length | 107 feet |
Beam | 27 feet |
Draft | 12 feet |
Propulsion | Diesel, single screw |
Speed | 12 knots |
Complement | 16 |
USS Waukegan, was a medium harbor tug that was acquired by the United States Navy in September 1964 from the United States Army for which she had served as LT-1968. Named Waukegan and designated YTM-755, she was assigned to the 10th Naval District at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tug was based there for her entire 11-year naval career, serving ships in the 10th Naval District. In September 1975, she was placed out of service; and her name was struck from the Navy list. She was subsequently disposed of by sale. Her current status is unknown.
Ship awards[]
- National Defense Service Medal
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Categories:
- 1954 ships
- Ships of the United States Navy