Connewango was authorized as YT-388, but reclassified YTB-388 on 15 May 1944 prior to launching by the Consolidated Shipbuilding Corporation, Morris Heights, New York, on 29 July of that year. Completed in November, she was assigned to the 3rd Naval District where she performed patrol and towing duties. In 1946 she was transferred to the 6th Naval District where she continued until being struck in 1986.
NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive Connewango (YTM-388)
August 24, 2023
connewango, connewango, authorized, reclassified, 1944, prior, launching, consolidated, shipbuilding, corporation, morris, heights, york, july, that, year, completed, november, assigned, naval, district, where, performed, patrol, towing, duties, 1946, transfer. Connewango was authorized as YT 388 but reclassified YTB 388 on 15 May 1944 prior to launching by the Consolidated Shipbuilding Corporation Morris Heights New York on 29 July of that year Completed in November she was assigned to the 3rd Naval District where she performed patrol and towing duties In 1946 she was transferred to the 6th Naval District where she continued until being struck in 1986 HistoryUnited StatesNameConnewangoBuilderConsolidated Shipbuilding Corporation Morris Heights New YorkLaid down1944Launched29 July 1944CompletedNovember 1944ReclassifiedHarbor Tug Large YTB 388 15 May 1944Stricken1986IdentificationIMO number 8971669FateSold to Gaelic Tugboat Co Detroit MI renamed ShannonGeneral characteristicsClass and typeSassaba class harbor tugDisplacement260 tons 345 tons full Length100 ft 0 in 30 48 m Beam25 ft 0 in 7 62 m Draft9 ft 7 in 2 92 m full Speed12 knots 22 km h 14 mph Complement14Armament2 x 0 5 in 12 7 mm machine gunsReferences EditThis article incorporates text from the public domainDictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships The entry can be found here NavSource Online Service Ship Photo Archive Connewango YTM 388 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title USS Connewango amp oldid 1150521041, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
