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Dekaury (YTM-178)
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Dekaury (YTB-178) (1944 - 1962)
Dekaury (YT-178) (1943 - 1944)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Uniform - Bravo - Alpha
NUBA

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal - National Defense Service Medal

District Harbor Tug:

Built by Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville FL

Laid down, 30 April 1942

Launched, date unknown

Placed in service as Dekaury (YT-178), 1943

Allocated to First Naval District at NOB Newport, 1943 - 1945

Reclassified District Harbor Tug, Large YTB-178, 15 May 1944

Transited to West Coast, August - September 1945

Reallocated to the Twelfth Naval District, 1946

Placed out of service, September 1947

Reactivated and placed in service at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA, September 1950

Reclassified District Harbor Tug, Medium YTM-178, February 1962

Placed out of service, date unknown

Struck from the Naval Register, 30 September 1985

Transferred to the Stockton CA Fire Department, date unknown

Registered as Dekaury (ON 907073), 1986

Sold private, date unknown

Dekaury is part of the "Naval Ships Restoration Foundation", a non-profit organization

Current Disposition, berthed as museum in Richmond, CA

Specifications:
Displacement 260 tons (lt)
Length 101'
Beam 26' 0"
Draft unknown
Speed 12 knots
Complement 12
Armament unknown
Propulsion

As Built

Diesel, single propeller, 1,000shp

Re-engined

twin Cleveland 278's 650HP each Diesel electric engines

single propeller 1,050shp

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Source
	67k	*USS Rochester* (CA-124)** departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA., 20 September 1953, following overhaul. She has been fitted with 3"/50 twin automatic gun mounts, replacing the 40mm guns she carried from 1946 to 1953. Awatobi (YTB-264) alongside her starboard side, forward--and Dekaury (YTB-178)-- at left-- are assisting her. US Navy photo # NH 84584 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.	US Naval Historical Center
	190k	Dekaury (YTB-178) and Mazapeta (YTB-181) moored together at the Oakland Naval Supply Center in 1961.	Jason Loger
	838k	*USS Robert E. Lee* (SSBN-601)** ties up at the south end of Mare Island with the assistance of three tugs. Tug from left to right; Lelaka (YTB-514), Satanta (YTM-270) and Dekaury (YTB-178), 23 February 1965. Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum photo # 66690-2-65	Darryl L. Baker
	687k	The nuclear attack submarine *PCU Gurnard* (SSN-662)** is in middle of the Mare Island Channel on 20 May 1967. Tugs assisting are from left to right: Satanta (YTM-270), Dekaury (YTM-178) coming up on the port side and *YTL-435* on the starboard bow. US Navy Photo # 77760-5-67, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum	Darryl Baker
	916k	Dekaury (YTM-178) with Satanta (YTM-270) and Sea Mule (YTL-614) at the stern and *YTL-435* at the bow escort the just launched nuclear attack submarine *PCU Guitarro* (SSN-665) on her way to dry dock to drop her launching cradle, 27 July 1968. Note there is an unidentified YTB** in the background. US Navy Photo # 86063-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.	Darryl Baker
	1.1m	Dekaury (YTM-178), and *YTM-435* in mid channel assisting *PCU Hawkbill* (SSN-666)** to the dry dock, 12 April 1969 after the submarine was launched at Mare Island Naval Ship. Mare Island Naval Shipyard photo # 90952-4-69	Darryl Baker
	1.5m	Dekaury (YTM-178), *YTM-435* and *YTL-434* in mid channel assisting *PCU Hawkbill* (SSN-666)** to the dry dock, 12 April 1969 after the submarine was launched at Mare Island Naval Ship. Mare Island Naval Shipyard photo # 90952-4-69	Darryl Baker
	806k	Dekaury (YTM-178) and Satanta (YTM-270) with the shipyard’s diving barge alongside the sail of the *PCU Guitarro* (SSN-665)** late in the evening of 15 May 1969. US Navy photo # 91759-5-69	Darryl Baker
	832k	Dekaury (YTM-178) and Satanta (YTM-270) with the shipyard’s diving barge alongside the sail of the *PCU Guitarro* (SSN-665)** on the morning of 16 May 1969. US Navy photo # 91762-5-69	Darryl Baker
	889k	Dekaury (YTM-178) and Satanta (YTM-270) with the shipyard’s diving barge alongside the sail of the *PCU Guitarro* (SSN-665)** on the morning of 16 May 1969. US Navy photo # 91763-5-69	Darryl Baker
	897k	Dekaury (YTM-178) and *YTL-435* escort *PCU Guitarro* (SSN-665)** on 18 May 1969 while on her way to dry dock. US Navy photo # 91846-5-69	Darryl Baker
	410k	*USS John C. Calhoun* (SSBN-630)** arrives at Mare Island Naval Shipyard to start her C-3 Poseidon conversion, 2 August 1969. She is assisted into her berth by Dekaury (YTM-178) at her bow, *YTL-435* amidships and Satanta (YTM-270) at her stern. To the left is *YD-172* alongside *USS Sperry* (AS-12)*. US Navy photo # 93424*	Darryl Baker
	348k	*USS John C. Calhoun* (SSBN-630)** arriving at Mare Island Naval Shipyard to start her C-3 Posidon conversion, 2 August 1969. Tugs assisting her are, at her bow. DeKaury (YTB-178), amidships *YTL-435, and at her stern Satanta* (YTM-270).. US Navy photo # 93420	Darryl Baker
Restoration
	133k	Ex-Dekaury (YTM-178) with Santa Claus aboard, 23 December 2008. *Dekaury* is docked aft of Ex-*USS Hornet* (CVS-12)** at Pier 3 of the former Naval Air Station Alameda, CA.	Photo by Mike McCullough
	174k	Ex-Dekaury (YTM-178) with Santa Claus aboard, 23 December 2008. *Dekaury* is docked aft of Ex-*USS Hornet* (CVS-12)** at Pier 3 of the former Naval Air Station Alameda, CA.	Photo by Mike McCullough
	174k	Ex-Dekaury (YTM-178) moored at the former Naval Air Station Alameda, CA. Photo by Terry Erickson, courtesy Paul Smith US Navy Harbor Tugs web site	Robert Hurst
	602k	Six recent (2019) views of *Dekaury* moored at Richmond, CA.Dekaury has been restored to her 1945 configuration and is part of Dekaury Restoration Corp., a California non-profit. Dekaury is berthed in Richmond California at Sugar Dock 800 Wharf St. It is diesel electric with an open DC switchboard that is fully restored and operational. Dekaury is one of the only diesel electric YTMs that has not been modified. Photos and comments contributed by James Adams, President, Dekaury Restoration Corporation	James Adams
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