USS Naugatuck (YTM–753)

USS "Naugatuck" (YTM-753) was a tugboat acquired by the U.S. Navy from the U.S. Army. She was assigned to harbor duty at New York City harbor.

Acquired from the U.S. Army

"Naugatuck" -- the second U.S. Navy ship to be so named -- was a medium harbor tug, was taken over from the Army in 1963. Built as "LT–1964" by the Higgins Industries, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1953, she served the Army until acquired by the Navy in 1962, on a loan basis.

The Navy assumed permanent possession the next year, and effective 21 January 1963 the tug was named and reclassified "Naugatuck" (YTM–753).

3rd Naval District service

Assigned duties in the 3rd Naval District, she continued to provide services in the New York Harbor area into 1970.

Final disposition not known.

References

See also

* U.S. Navy
* Tugboat