Tugboat of the United States Navy
Menominee (YT‑807) is a United States Navy Valiant-class harbor tug.[3] The tugboat is named for the people of the Menominee tribe.[4]
Construction
The contract for Menominee was awarded 8 October 2010. She was laid down 1 March 2011[1] by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington and launched 3 December 2011.[1]
Operational history
Menominee was delivered to the Navy at Yokosuka and is assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Menominee (12231879)". ABS Record. American Bureau of Shipping.
- ^ "Martinac Shipbuilding, Tacoma WA". shipbuildinghistory.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-06. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ^ Gaston, Jack (15 March 2010). "US Navy get their first new 'Z-Tech' tug". Maritime Journal. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ^ "Tacoma's Martinac Shipbuilding Launching Another Navy Tug" (PDF). Tugs Towing & Offshore Newsletter. Vol. 12, no. 47. 27 November 2010. p. 4.
- ^ Gauvin, Brian (3 July 2012). "New Navy tugs have the finesse, power for a wide range of duties". Professional Mariner. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.