Accomac (YTB-812)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Accomac.

Accomac (YTB-812)

300px USS Accomac (YTB-812) from the pier at NAS Almeda, California.
History
United States of America
Owner:	United States Navy
Awarded:	22 June 1970
Builder:	Peterson Builders Inc.
Laid down:	12 January 1971
Launched:	8 June 1971
In service:	1971–2012
Struck:	23 March 2012
Homeport:	Puget Sound
Status:	Awaiting disposal
General characteristics
Class & type:	Natick-class large harbor tug
Displacement:	283 long tons (288 t) (light) 356 long tons (362 t) (full)
Length:	109 ft (33 m)
Beam:	31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft:	14 ft (4.3 m)
Propulsion:	Diesel, single screw
Speed:	12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Crew:	12
Armament:	None

Accomac (YTB-812) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Accomac, Virginia.

Construction

The contract for Accomac was awarded 22 June 1970. She was laid down on 12 January 1971 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Peterson Builders and launched 8 June 1971.

Operational history

Delivered to the Navy on 17 November 1971 and placed in service during December 1971, Accomac began duty in the 12th Naval District sometime in 1972. She served with Naval Region Northwest for the duration of her career. Stricken from the Navy List 23 March 2012, ex-Accomac awaits disposal.

References

• This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. 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.

External links

• Photo gallery of Accomac (YTB-812) at NavSource Naval History