Mecosta (YTB-818)
| History | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Namesake | Mecosta, Michigan |
| Awarded | 9 August 1971 |
| Builder | Marinette Marine |
| Laid down | 16 August 1972 |
| Launched | 26 March 1973 |
| Acquired | 17 May 1973 |
| In service | 1973 |
| Out of service | 2003 |
| Stricken | 28 March 2003 |
| Fate | Transferred to Local Redevelopment Authority 17 March 2004 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Template:Sclass- |
| Displacement |
|
| Length | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Beam | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| Draft | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Propulsion | One diesel propulsion engine, 2000 HP |
| Speed | 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h) |
| Complement | 12 |
| Armament | None |
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
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"Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette WI". shipbuildinghistory.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-07. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
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