USS Acoma (YTB-701)

USS Acoma (YTB-701/YTM-701) was a Hisada-class district harbor tug built during the end of World War II. She was placed into reserve until 1962, when she was released to the 1st Naval District, where she served as a tugboat for the next 40 years before being disposed of, as excess to Navy needs.

Acoma assisting the USS Valley Forge to depart San Diego, California, from off the carrier's port quarter.
History
United States
NameUSS Acoma
NamesakeAcoma Pueblo, a Keresan tribe from New Mexico
BuilderBethlehem Shipbuilding San Pedro
Laid down2 July 1945
Launched30 August 1945
Acquiredby the Navy on 12 March 1946
CommissionedAugust 1946
RecommissionedFebruary 1962
DecommissionedDecember 1985
ReclassifiedYTM-701, February 1962
StrickenDecember 1985
FateTransferred to unspecified Government agency; fate unknown
General characteristics
TypeHisada-class district harbor tug, large
Tonnage260 tons
Length100 ft (30 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
Draft9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)
Propulsiondiesel engine, single screw
Speed12 knots (22 km/h)

Built in California

Acoma (YTB-701) was laid down on 2 July 1945 at San Pedro, California, by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding; launched on 30 August 1945, delivered to the Navy on 12 March 1946; and placed in the San Diego, California, Group of the Pacific Reserve Fleet.

Post-World War II service

However, the tug was activated in August 1946 for duty in the 1st Naval District. That assignment has kept her busy since then. In February 1962, Acoma was reclassified a medium harbor tug and was redesignated YTM-701.

Final decommissioning

She concluded almost 40 years of service in December 1985 when she was placed out of service. Her name was struck from the Naval Vessel Register at the same time, and she was subsequently transferred to some unspecified other agency.

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