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Dekanawida (YTB 831)

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Named after the Indian chief, prophet, statesman and law giver, the DEKANAWIDA is one of the NATICK - class large harbor tugs and the second ship in the Navy to bear the name.

General Characteristics:Awarded: June 5, 1973
Keel laid: January 22, 1974
Launched: September 12, 1974
Delivered: October 31, 1974
Builder: Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis.
Propulsion system: one diesel propulsion engine, 2000 HP
Propellers: one
Length: 109 feet (33.2 meters)
Beam: 29 feet (8.8 meters)
Draft: 13 feet (3.95 meters)
Displacement: approx. 356 tons
Speed: 12 knots
Armament: none
Homeport: Norfolk, Va.
Crew: 12


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Crew List:

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard DEKANAWIDA. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.


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