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USAV MG Winfield Scott

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MG Winfield Scott (LT-805)
History
NamesakeWinfield Scott
OperatorUnited States Army
BuilderMoss Point Marine (now VT Halter Marine)
Acquired29 October 1993
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeLT (large tug)
Typetugboat
Displacement786 tons
Length128 feet (39 m)
Beam36 feet (11 m)
Draft14.5 ft (4.4 m) (light); 17 ft (5.2 m) (loaded)
Speed13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph)
Range
  • 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph) (light)
  • 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) (loaded)
CapacityBollard Pull is 58 tons

The United States Army tugboat MG Winfield Scott (LT-805) was built by Moss Point Marine and delivered to the U.S. Army on 29 October 1993. She is named for Major General Winfield Scott.

MG Winfield Scott (LT-805) in 2010

References

  • "Large tug". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
  • "Moss Point Marine". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 2012-10-21.