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Mecosta (YTB-818)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - India - Mike - Mike
NIMM

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

National Defense Service Medal

Natick Class District Harbor Tug:

Laid down, 16 August 1972, at Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, WI.

Launched, 26 March 19723

Delivered to the Navy and placed in service 25 June 1973, at Naval Station Norfolk, VA.

Reassigned to Naval Station Adak, AK., date unknown

Placed out of service and struck from the Naval Register, 28 March 2003

Final Disposition, disposed of, 17 March 2004, by transfer to the local redevelopment authority, (Adak, AK), currently moored at ex Naval Station Adak

Specifications:
Displacement 286 t.(lt) 346 t.(fl)
Length 108'
Beam 29'
Draft 14'
Speed 12 kts.
Complement 12
Armament unknown
Propulsion Diesel, single screw

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
Mecosta	75k	Mecosta (YTB-818) moored at Naval Station Adak, AK., October 2003.		US Navy Harbor Tug Boats web site

There is no DANFS history for Mecosta (YTB-818) available at NavSource

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors

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