USS Natick (YTB-760)

USS "Natick" (YTB-760) was a "Natick"-class district harbor tug (large) acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1961. She served the Navy as a tugboat on the U.S. East Coast as well as in European ports before being placed out of service in 2003 and sold in 2005.

Constructed in Louisiana

"Natick" – the second U.S. Navy ship to carry that name -- was laid down 1 September 1960 by Southern Shipbuilding Corp., Slidell, Louisiana; launched 28 February 1961; completed 13 June and delivered to the Navy 19 June 1961.

Providing services

From 1961 to 1964 "Natick" served the 5th Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. From 1964 into 1970 the tug has performed her duties for the Navy at Holy Loch, Scotland. And, from 1970 to 1973, "Natick" supported U.S. Navy ships at La Maddalena, Italy.

Decommissioning and sale

"Natick" was stuck from the Navy list on 28 March 2003 and was sold at Boston, Massachusetts, on 26 April 2005.

References

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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-h/as31.htm USS Natick assisting USS Hunley]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/14/09760.htm NavSource Online: YTB-760 Natick]

See also

* U.S. Navy
* Tugboat