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Mecosta (YTB-818)

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Mecosta (YTB-818)
History
NamesakeMecosta, Michigan
Awarded9 August 1971
BuilderMarinette Marine
Laid down16 August 1972
Launched26 March 1973
Acquired17 May 1973
In service1973
Out of service2003
Stricken28 March 2003
FateTransferred to Local Redevelopment Authority 17 March 2004
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Displacement
  • 286 long tons (291 t) (light)
  • 346 long tons (352 t) (full)
Length108 ft (33 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
PropulsionOne diesel propulsion engine, 2000 HP
Speed12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement12
ArmamentNone

Mecosta (YTB-818) was a United States Navy Template:Sclass- named for Mecosta, Michigan.

Construction

The contract for Mecosta was awarded 9 August 1971. She was laid down on 16 August 1972 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 26 March 1973.[1]

Operational history

Stricken from the Navy List 28 March 2003, Mecosta was transferred to the Local Redevelopment Authority 17 March 2004.

References

  1. ^ "Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette WI". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 2011-11-28.