Ganadoga, originally designated YT-390, was reclassified YTB-390 on 15 May 1944; laid down 2 August 1944 by Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp., Morris Heights, N.Y.; launched 9 September 1944; and placed in service 15 December 1944.
_and_Ganadoga_(YTB-390)_move_USS_Canberra_(CAG-2)_in_Hampton_Roads_on_12_June_1957_(NH_98389).jpg) USS Segwarusa (YTM-365) and USS Ganadoga (YTM-390) Help USS Canberra (CAG-2) move into position for the International Naval Review, in Hampton Roads, VA, 12 June 1957.
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| History | |
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 United States | |
| Name | USS Ganadoga (YTM-390) |
| Builder | Consolidated Shipbuilding Corporation, Morris Heights, New York |
| Laid down | 2 August 1944 |
| Launched | 9 November 1944 |
| Acquired | December 1944 |
| In service | 15 December 1944 |
| Reclassified |
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| Stricken | Unknown |
| Fate | Disposed of in support of fleet exercises, 1 August 1980 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Sassaba-class harbor tug |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 100 ft 0 in (30.48 m) |
| Beam | 25 ft 0 in (7.62 m) |
| Draft | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) (full) |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 14 |
| Armament | 2 x 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns |
Ganadoga was assigned to 5th Naval District, Norfolk, and performed miscellaneous harbor operations for the next 18 years. She was reclassified YTM-390 on 1 February 1962, and in December of that year she was transferred to the 6th Naval District at Charleston, SC. In 1980 she was expended as a target in support of fleet exercises.
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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.- NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive Ganadoga (YTM-390)
