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Wahpeton (YTM-527)
ex
 Wahpeton (YTB-527) (1946 - 1962)

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

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

Wahpeton (YTM-527) was sold to Greece and renamed HS Kekrops (A 435)
Sassaba Class District Harbor Tug, Large:
  • Built by Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, FL
  • Laid down, 23 June 1945
  • Launched, 29 September 1945
  • Delivered and placed in service, as Wahpeton (YTB-527), 02 January 1946
  • Placed in reserve upon completion in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, Texas Group
  • Activated and placed in service in the Sixth Naval District, Charleston, SC, August 1946
  • Redesignated District Harbor Tug, Medium YTM-527, May 1962
  • Placed out of service, date unknown
  • Struck from the Naval Register, 31 December 1985
  • Transferred to Greece, renamed Kekrops [ΚΕΚΡΩΨ] (A 435), March 1990
  • Current disposition, active, based at Suda Bay, Crete
    Specifications:
    Displacement 260 tons (light) 310 tons (full load)
    Length 101'
    Beam 25'
    Draft 11' 6"
    Speed 12 knots
    Complement 10
    Armament unknown
    Propulsion two General Motors 6-278 diesels, 1030hp
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    Wahpeton (YTB / YTM-527)
    Wahpeton 66k Wahpeton (YTB-527) underway, probably at Charleston, date unknown.
    Photo courtesy of Rudy Williamsom and Paul Smith US Navy Harbor Tug Boats    		 Robert Hurst
    Wahpeton 102k Wahpeton (YTB-527) moored pierside, probably at Charleston, date unknown.
    Photo courtesy of Rudy Williamsom and Paul Smith US Navy Harbor Tug Boats    		 Robert Hurst
    HS Kekrops (A 435)
    Wahpeton 277k HS Kekrops (A 435) (ex-Wahpeton (YTB-527)) assist the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, Florida (SSGN-728) as it arrives for a port visit at Souda Bay, Crete, 18 June 2012.
    US Navy photo 120618-N-MO201-364 by Paul Farley (Released)    		 Dave Wright
    Wahpeton 695k Views of Kekrops (A 435) in operation at Suda Bay, Crete.
    Photos contributed by Lieutenant Pantzis Ilias, Commanding Officer, HS Kekrops.    		 Pantzis Ilias
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    Wahpeton 450k Various detail and interior views of Kekrops (A 435). These photos should give a good indication of how well-maintained she is for her age.
    Photos contributed by Lieutenant Pantzis Ilias, Commanding Officer, HS Kekrops.    		 Pantzis Ilias
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    Wahpeton 356k Two views of Kekrops (A 435) engine room. These photos should give a good indication of how well-maintained she is for her age.
    Photos contributed by Lieutenant Pantzis Ilias, Commanding Officer, HS Kekrops.    		 Pantzis Ilias
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    Wahpeton 389k Ship's plaque.
    Photos contributed by Lieutenant Pantzis Ilias, Commanding Officer, HS Kekrops.    		 Pantzis Ilias
    Wahpeton 117k Ship's patch.
    Photos contributed by Lieutenant Pantzis Ilias, Commanding Officer, HS Kekrops.    		 Pantzis Ilias
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    DANFS history entry located at the Naval History and Heritage Command website
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
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    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
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    Last Updated 25 April 2018