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Wapato (YTB 788)

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Named after the city in Washington, the WAPATO was one of the NATICK - class large harbor tugs and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. Stricken from the Navy list on April 25, 1996, the tug was finally sold on December 27, 2002.

General Characteristics:Awarded: January 14, 1965
Keel laid: January 14, 1966
Launched: April 18, 1966
Delivered: June 21, 1966
Stricken: April 25, 1996
Builder: Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis.
Propulsion system: one diesel propulsion engine, 2000 HP
Propellers: one
Length: 109 feet (33.2 meters)
Beam: 29 feet (8.8 meters)
Draft: 13 feet (3.95 meters)
Displacement: approx. 356 tons
Speed: 12 knots
Armament: none
Crew: 12


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Crew List:

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard WAPATO. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.


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