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Mecosta (YTB-818)


International Radio Call Sign:
November - India - Mike - Mike
 NIMM
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

National Defense Service Medal
Natick Class District Harbor Tug:
  • Laid down, 16 August 1972, at Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, WI.
  • Launched, 26 March 19723
  • Delivered to the Navy and placed in service 25 June 1973, at Naval Station Norfolk, VA.
  • Reassigned to Naval Station Adak, AK., date unknown
  • Placed out of service and struck from the Naval Register, 28 March 2003
  • Final Disposition, disposed of, 17 March 2004, by transfer to the local redevelopment authority, (Adak, AK), currently moored at ex Naval Station Adak
    Specifications:
    Displacement 286 t.(lt) 346 t.(fl)
    Length 108'
    Beam 29'
    Draft 14'
    Speed 12 kts.
    Complement 12
    Armament unknown
    Propulsion Diesel, single screw
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    Mecosta 75k Mecosta (YTB-818) moored at Naval Station Adak, AK., October 2003. US Navy Harbor Tug Boats web site
    There is no DANFS history for Mecosta (YTB-818) available at NavSource
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
    Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
    National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
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    Last Updated 7 January 2012