Defiant (YT‑804) is a United States Navy Valiant-class harbor tug.

Defiant (YT-804)
Photo of USS Defiant motoring toward the left side of the image.
Defiant (YT-804) returning to Bremerton 25 June 2012
History
United States
Awarded10 September 2007
BuilderJ.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.
Yard number250[1]
Launched10 July 2010[2]
Acquired28 September 2010
In service22 October 2010[3]
IdentificationIMO number9603336
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeValiant-class harbor tug
Displacement
  • 453 long tons (460 t) (lt)
  • 581 long tons (590 t) (full)
Length90 ft (27 m) (LOA) 82 ft (25 m) (LWL)
Beam38 ft (12 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Installed power2 × Caterpillar 3512C at 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) each
Propulsion2 × Schottel Model SRP 1012 z-drive
Speed12.4 knots (23.0 km/h; 14.3 mph) (trial)
Complement6

Construction and commissioning

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The contract for Defiant was awarded 10 September 2007. She was laid down by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington and launched 10 July 2010. Defiant was delivered to the Navy 28 September 2010.

Operational history

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Defiant is assigned to the Navy Region Northwest.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Martinac Shipbuilding, Tacoma WA". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Launch video of a Yard Tug Boat". Tacoma Weather Cam. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
  3. ^ Messman, Courtney, ABHAN (28 October 2010). "Naval Station Everett welcomes new tugboat" (PDF). Northwest Navigator. Retrieved 27 July 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Gauvin, Brian (3 July 2012). "New Navy tugs have the finesse, power for a wide range of duties". Professional Mariner. Retrieved 27 July 2012.