Accomac (YTB-812)
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_(cropped).jpg) USS Accomac (YTB-812) from the pier at NAS Almeda, California.
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Owner | United States Navy |
| Awarded | 22 June 1970 |
| Builder | Peterson Builders |
| Laid down | 12 January 1971 |
| Launched | 8 June 1971 |
| In service | 1971–2012 |
| Stricken | 23 March 2012 |
| Homeport | Puget Sound |
| Status | Awaiting disposal |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | 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 | Diesel, single screw |
| Speed | 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h) |
| Crew | 12 |
| Armament | None |
Accomac (YTB-812) was a
large harbor tug named for Accomac, Virginia.[1]
Construction
The contract for Accomac was awarded 22 June 1970. She was
launched
8 June 1971.
Operational history
Delivered to the Navy on 17 November 1971 and placed in service during December 1971, Accomac began duty in the
Navy List
23 March 2012, ex-Accomac awaits disposal.
References
Notes
- ^ "Accomac (YTB-812)". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
Sources
- 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 Accomac (YTB-812) at NavSource Naval History
- "YTB-812 Large Harbor Tug". GSA Auctions.
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