Shabonee (YTB-833), sometimes spelled Shabonne, was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Pottawatomie Chief Shabonna, grand nephew of Chief Pontiac. Shabonee was the second US Navy ship to bear the name.[1]

Shabonee (YTB-833)
History
United States
Awarded5 June 1973
BuilderMarinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down12 June 1974
Launched29 October 1974
In service16 December 1974
Stricken16 February 2002
Identification
FateSold into commercial service
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 286 long tons (291 t) (light)
  • 346 long tons (352 t) (full)
Length108 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 Shabonee was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 12 June 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 29 October 1974.

Operational history

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Shabonee served at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Stricken from the Navy List 16 February 2002, ex-Shabonee was sold to McAllister Towing and renamed Daniel McAllister.[2] Blew an engine icebreaking in the Port of Duluth. Scrapped in the summer of 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Shabonee (YTB-833)". Retrieved 2012-04-11.
  2. ^ "Daniel McAllister". Retrieved 2012-04-13.
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