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Canonchet (YTB-823)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Zulu - Foxtrot - Lima NZFL

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

National Defense Service Medal

Natick Class District Harbor Tug:

Built by Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, WI

Contract awarded, 09 August 1971

Laid down, 07 February 1973

Launched, 10 July 1973

Delivered to the Navy, 23 September 1973

Placed in service as Canonchet (YTB-823) at Naval Station San Diego, CA

Placed out of service, date unknown

Struck from the Naval Register, 27 October 2021

For sale by GSA at Bremerton, WA, February 2023

Specifications:
Displacement 283 t.(lt) 356 t.(fl)
Length 109'
Beam 31'
Draft 14'
Speed 12 kts.
Complement 12
Armament unknown
Propulsion diesel, single screw

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Source
	129k	Washtucna (YTB-826) and Canonchet (YTB-823) alongside *USS Fox* (CG-33) at NAS North Island, in the late summer of 1978. USS Ranger (CV-61)** is in the background.	Photo by Richard Stiles
	112k	Canonchet (YTB-823) underway in San Diego Bay off NAS North Island, in September 1978. Photo taken from *USS Kitty Hawk* (CV-63)**	Photo by Richard Stiles
	156k	Aerial starboard bow view of Canonchet (YTB-823) underway at San Diego, 1 May 1983. DVIC photo # DNSC8402003 by PH1 David Maclean, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	99k	Aerial starboard quarter view of Canonchet (YTB-823) underway at San Diego, 1 May 1983 DVIC photo # DNSC8402004 by PH1 David Maclean, USN.	Defense Visual Information Center
	96	Canonchet (YTB-823) underway in San Diego Bay off NAS North Island, date unknown. US Navy photo from the collections of the US Navy Memorial	Stan Svec
	197k	Aerial view of Canonchet (YTB-823), (background) Manistee (YTB-782) (left), and Arawak (YTM 702) (foreground) assisting *USS Enterprise* (CVN-65)** away from the pier at San Diego, CA., 15 January 1984. DVIC photo # DNSC8507390 by PH1 Bennet USN.	Defense Visual Information Center
	52k	Aerial view of Canonchet (YTB-823) and Manistee (YTB-782) assisting *USS Enterprise* (CVN-65) away from the pier at San Diego, CA., 15 January 1984. Note USS Constellation CV-64) in the background along with an unidentified destroyer alongside USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37)*. DVIC photo # DNSC8507390* by PH1 Bennet USN.	Defense Visual Information Center
	67k	Canonchet (YTB-823) works with a smaller tug to move the stern of the aircraft carrier *USS Kitty Hawk* (CV-63) away from her moorings at Naval Air Station, North Island, 3 January 1987. Kitty Hawk** is getting underway for the East Coast after being reassigned to the Atlantic Fleet. DVIC photo # DNSC8711540 by PH3 Charlo Wharton, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	132k	Canonchet (YTB-823) assists the guided missile cruiser *USS Jouett* (CG-29) at San Diego, CA., 29 August 1988. Note the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)** in the background. DVIC photo # DNSC8902014 by PH3 Muscott, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	106k	Canonchet (YTB-823) tows the stern of the aircraft carrier *USS Constellation* (CV-64) past the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) as the Constellation** departs San Diego during PACEX 89, 18 September 1989. DVIC photo # DNST9008756 by PHAN Heuer, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	187k	Canonchet (YTB-823) escorts the Russian Udoloy Class Destroyer *Admiral Vinogradov* toward Naval Station, San Diego as Soviet officers watch from the railing, 31 July 1990. In addition to the *Admiral Vinogradov, the Sovremenny class destroyer Boyevoy* and the Kaliningradneft class support tanker *Argun* are arriving at San Diego for a four-day, goodwill visit. DVIC photo # DNST9010885 by CWO2 Gary Martin, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	197k	Canonchet (YTB-823) maneuvers the frigate *USS Marvin Shields* (FF-1066) towards her berth at San Diego as line handlers stand by on the pier, 24 March 1991. Marvin Shields** is returning to San Diego from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. DVIC photo # DNST9109780 by PH1 Richard J. Oriez, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	76k	Canonchet (YTB-823) maneuvers the dock landing ship *USS Fort McHenry* (LSD-43) toward a pier as commercial harbor tugs position the amphibious cargo ship USS Durham (LKA-114)** alongside the adjacent pier, 17 April 1991. Both ships are returning deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. DVIC photo # DNST9109191 by JO1 Joseph Lancaster, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	75k	Canonchet (YTB-823) accompanies the red, white and blue garlanded *USS Fort McHenry* (LSD-43) through the harbor at San Diego, CA., 17 April 1991. Fort McHenry** has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. DVIC photo # DNST9109770 by JO2 Rachel Steele, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	52k	Canonchet (YTB-823) assists *USS Fort McHenry* (LSD-43) into her berth at San Diego following her return from the Persian Gulf, 17 April 1991. A garland decorates the bow of the amphibious cargo ship USS Durham (LKA-114) moored to an adjacent pier. Durham** has also returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. DVIC photo # NST9110336 by PH2 Larry Nixon, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	61k	Canonchet (YTB-823) assists the guided missile cruiser *USS Valley Forge* (CG-50) into her berth at San Diego, 8 June 1991. Valley Forge** has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. DVIC photo # DNST9200504 by PH1 R.J. Oriez, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	83k	Canonchet (YTB-823) assists the garland decorated *USS Germantown* (LSD-42) into port at San Diego, CA., 29 August 1991. Germantown along with other ships of Amphibious Squadron One** are returning from the Persian Gulf area where she was deployed during Operation Desert Storm. DVIC photo # DNST9201950 by JO1(AW) Joseph F. Lancaster, USN.	Defense Visual Information Center
	86k	Canonchet (YTB-823) nudges the garland decorated dock landing ship *USS Germantown(LSD-42)* into her berth at San Diego, CA., 29 August 1991. *Germantown* along with other ships of *Amphibious Squadron One* are returning from the Persian Gulf area where she was deployed during Operation Desert Storm. DVIC photo # DNST9201951 by JO1(AW) Joseph F. Lancaster, USN	Defense Visual Information Center
	730k	Harbor tugs Canonchet (YTB-823) and Manhattan (YTB-779) assist *USS Germantown* (LPD-42)** as she arrives in Seattle for the 2008 Seafair Fleet Week. During the week long stay in Seattle, Sailors will get a chance to explore the local community. Navy Weeks are designed to raise awareness in metropolitan areas that do not have a significant Navy presence. US Navy photos # 080729-N-7656R-001 SEATTLE (July 29, 2008) 080729-N-7656R-002 SEATTLE (July 29, 2008) and 080729-N-7656R-001 SEATTLE (July 29, 2008) by MC2 Eric J. Rowley.	Robert M. Cieri
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	160k	Canonchet (YTB-823) assisting *USNS Fisher* (T-AKR-301)** shift berths at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, 24 June 2017.	Photo by Ray F. Longaker Jr.
140982321	79k	Canonchet (YTB-823) awaiting sale, circa January 2023. Photo from GSA auction listing.	Dave Wright
140982322	89k	View of engine room of Canonchet (YTB-823), circa January 2023. Photo from GSA auction listing.	Dave Wright
140982323	87k	View of pilothouse of Canonchet (YTB-823), circa January 2023. Photo from GSA auction listing.	Dave Wright