USS Okisko was a Small Steam Harbor Tug in service with the United States Navy from 1940 to 1947. Built in 1939 as the Tugboat Cornelius Kroll, she was purchased from Terry Dalehite Towing Co. on 29 October 1940 by the U.S. Navy, renamed USS Okisko (YN-42) and converted for naval service at Naval Station New Orleans and in active service by 19 December 1940. Allocated to the 6th Naval District at Charleston, South Carolina, she also served in the 8th Naval District in 1944 before being decommissioned on 21 February 1947 after a naval career of 7 years. After being struck from the naval register, on 8 May 1947, she made a return to civilian life, as the Tug Wilcox of the Wilcox Floating Equipment Co. Over 20 years later, she was purchased by the Reinauer Transportation Co., of Staten Island, New York whilst retaining her name. Her fate is unknown.

History
United States
NameUSS Okisko
Launched1939
Acquired29 October 1940
Commissioned19 December 1940
Decommissioned21 February 1947
Out of service1947
Stricken8 May 1947
IdentificationShip International Radio Callsign: NILM
General characteristics
Length63 feet
Beam16 feet 6 inches
Draft7 feet 6 inches
Speed10 Knots
Complement7
ArmamentNone

Ship names and designations

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Over the years, Okisko has enjoyed a variety of names, including;

  • Cornelius Kroll 1939-1940
  • USS Okisko YN-42 29 October 1940 – 8 April 1942
  • USS Okisko YNT-10 8 April 1942 – 2 August 1945
  • USS Okisko YTL-735 2 August 1945 – 8 May 1947
  • Wilcox

Ship Awards

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  • [1]- NavSource Archives, YTL-735 OKISKO
  • [2]- Tugboat Information