Nashua (YTB-774) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Nashua, New Hampshire.
Construction
The contract for Nashua was awarded 31 January 1964. She was laid down on 27 August 1964 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 11 May 1965; placed in service without ceremony 20 June 1965.
Operational history
Nashua was assigned to the Subic Bay Naval Station, Philippines. In addition to providing assistance to other naval ships and craft during berthing and docking evolutions, she also rendered towing and waterfront fire protection services. Nashua was likewise available to serve as an inner harbor patrol craft and to render assistance in emergency and disaster situations.
Nashua was stricken from the Navy Directory 6 May 1994. NVR indicates that ex-Nashua is under the custodial care of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Another source reports that ex-Nashua was sold. Other sources indicate that in 2012, ex-Nashua was scuttled as a navy training site outside of Hickam Harbor.
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 Nashua (YTB-774) at NavSource Naval History
