USS Waukegan (YTM-755), 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 given the hull number 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.
History | |
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United States | |
Name | 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 | Hull number: YTM-755 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Chicopee-class medium yard tug |
Length | 107 ft (33 m) |
Beam | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
Draft | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
Propulsion | Diesel engine, single screw |
Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
Complement | 16 |
Ship awards
edit- National Defense Service Medal