Wathena (YTB-825) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Wathena, Kansas.[1]

Wathena (YTB-825)
USS Wathena (YTB-825)
Wathena (YTB-825) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on 28 March 1991
History
United States
NamesakeWathena, a Native American chief
Awarded9 August 1971
BuilderMarinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down4 April 1973
Launched6 September 1973
Acquired16 October 1973
Stricken28 October 1997
Identification
FateSold 17 May 2000
General characteristics
Class and typeNatick-class large harbor tug
Displacement
  • 286 long tons (291 t) (light)
  • 346 long tons (352 t) (full)
Length108 ft (33 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Installed power2,000 hp (1,500 kW)
Propulsionone diesel engine, one screw
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement12

Construction

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The contract for Wathena was awarded 9 August 1971. She was laid down on 4 April 1973 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 6 September 1973.

Operational history

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Placed in service soon thereafter at Norfolk, Virginia, in the 5th Naval District, Wathena provided assistance and towing services there until probably 1997.

Stricken from the Navy Directory 28 October 1997, Wathena was sold by the General Services Administration 17 May 2000. Renamed Patrick McAllister, ex-Wathena is in commercial service.

References

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  1. ^ "Wathena (YTB-825)". Retrieved 10 December 2011.
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