USS Iona (YTB-220)

Iona (YT/YTB/YTM-220), a wooden tugboat originally classified YT-220, was launched by Greenport Basin and Construction Company, Greenport, New York, 26 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Martina E. Swanson; and placed in service 2 February 1945. She was the second United States Navy ship of that name.

A drawing of Iona
History
NameIona (YTB-220)
BuilderGreenport Basin and Construction Company, Greenport, N.Y
Launched26 August 1944
Sponsored byMrs. Martina E. Swanson
In service2 February 1945
ReclassifiedYTM-220 in February 1962
Out of serviceMay 1963
FateBurnt in June, 1963, following sinking in May.
General characteristics
Class and typeCahto-class district harbor tug
Displacement410 long tons (417 t)
Length110 ft (34 m)
Beam27 ft (8.2 m)
Draft11 ft (3.4 m)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement12
Armament2 × .50-caliber machine guns

The new tug was assigned harbor duty in the 14th Naval District based at Pearl Harbor, and she remained there until transferred to the Philippines in 1955. At Subic Bay Iona performed harbor duties necessary for the smooth functioning of a great naval base. She was reclassified a 'District Harbor Tug Medium', YTM-220, in February 1962. In June, 1963, following an accidental sinking in May, she was disposed of by burning.

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