Chesaning (YTB-769) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Chesaning, Michigan.[1]

Chesaning (YTB-769)
History
United States
Awarded18 January 1963
BuilderMobile Ship Repair, Mobile, Alabama
Laid down17 July 1963
Launched5 February 1964
Acquired16 June 1964
Stricken25 May 2005
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 283 long tons (288 t) (light)
  • 356 long tons (362 t) (full)
Length109 ft (33 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement12
ArmamentNone

Construction

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The contract for Chesaning was awarded 18 January 1963. She was laid down on 17 July 1963 at Mobile, Alabama by Mobile Ship Repair and launched 5 February 1964.

Operational history

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Delivered to the Navy on 16 June 1964, Chesaning was assigned to the 6th Fleet at Naval Base La Maddelena, Italy.

Stricken from the Navy Directory 25 May 2005, ex-Chesaning was sold 14 September 2006.

References

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  1. ^ "Chesaning (YTB-769)". Retrieved 11 November 2011.
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