Kabout was laid down as YT-221; launched December 1943 by the Elizabeth City Shipyard, Elizabeth City, NC; sponsored by Mrs. J. C. Fegan; and reclassified YTB-221 on 15 May 1944 prior to being placed in service 3 July for duty in the 5th Naval District. She remained in operation there until 1 May 1959 when she was struck from the Navy List. She was sold to Ships, Inc., Norfolk, VA, 7 August 1959.

History
United States
NameUSS Kabout (YTB-221)
BuilderElizabeth City Shipyard, Elizabeth City, NC
LaunchedDecember 1943
Sponsored byMrs. J. C. Fegan
In service3 July 1944
Reclassifiedreclassified YTB-221 on 15 May 1944
Stricken1 May 1959
FateSold to Ships, Inc., Norfolk, Va., 7 August 1959
General characteristics
Class and typeCahto-class district harbor tug
Displacement410 long tons (417 t)
Length110 ft 0 in (33.53 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.23 m)
Draft11 ft 4 in (3.45 m)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement12
Armament2 × .50-caliber machine guns

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