USS Neoga (YTB-263) was laid down as YT–263, 24 December 1943, by the J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington; named Neoga 28 April 1944; reclassified YTB–263, 15 May 1944; launched 13 June 1944; and placed in service 21 October 1944.

USS Neoga (YTB-263) nudges USS Hancock (CVA-19) into the channel at Pearl Harbor.
History
United States
NameUSS Neoga (YTB-263)
BuilderJ.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, WA
Laid down24 December 1943
Launched13 June 1944
In service21 October 1944
Out of service1 May 1965
Reclassified
  • District Harbor Tug, Large YTB-264 15 May 1944
  • District Harbor Tug, Medium YTM-263 in February 1962
Stricken1 May 1965
Fateunknown
General characteristics
Class and typeCahto-class district harbor tug
Displacement410 long tons (417 t)
Length110 ft 0 in (33.53 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.23 m)
Draft11 ft 4 in (3.45 m)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement12
Armament2 × .50-caliber machine guns

Service life

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Neoga, a harbor tug, performed towing, docking, berthing, firefighting, and salvage services in the 14th Naval District, headquartered at Pearl Harbor, throughout her career. Redesignated YTM–263 in February 1962, she was placed out of service and struck from the Navy List 1 May 1965.

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