Wenatchee (YTB-808) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Wenatchee, Washington.[1]

Wenatchee (YTB-808)
Wenatchee underway in San Diego harbor, 14 December 1984
History
United States
Awarded4 March 1969
BuilderPeterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Laid down19 December 1969
Launched7 July 1970
In service21 December 1970
Stricken27 September 2011
FateSold 2013
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 282 long tons (287 t) (light)
  • 344 long tons (350 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 Wenatchee was awarded 4 March 1969. She was laid down on 24 November 1969 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Peterson Builders and launched 7 July 1970.

Operational history

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Placed in service on Christmas Day 1970, Wenatchee was assigned to the 11th Naval District and, since going into service, has operated at San Diego, Calif.

Sometime prior to December 2005, Wenatchee was reassigned to Bremerton, Washington.

Stricken from the Navy List 27 September 2011 and sold for commercial use 2013.

References

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  1. ^ "Wenatchee (YTB-808)". Retrieved 2011-11-16.
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