Accomac (YTB-812)

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

Accomac (YTB-812)

USS Accomac (YTB-812) from the pier at NAS Almeda, California.
History
United States
Owner	United States Navy
Awarded	22 June 1970
Builder	Peterson Builders
Laid down	12 January 1971
Launched	8 June 1971
In service	1971–2012
Stricken	23 March 2012
Homeport	Puget Sound
Status	Awaiting disposal
General characteristics
Class and 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

Sources

•  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
• "YTB-812 Large Harbor Tug". GSA Auctions.