Massapequa (YTB-807)
Massapequa (YTB-807) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Massapequa, New York.
Construction
The contract for Massapequa was awarded 4 March 1969. She was laid down on 30 October 1969 at
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, by Peterson Builders and launched 27 May 1970.
Operational history
Delivered 30 November 1970, Massapequa served at Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan.
Stricken from the Navy List 27 September 2011, ex-Massapequa is to be sold.
Current status
As of 2 December 2014 the EX-Massapequa (YTB-807) is located in Yokosuka, Japan and is for sale through an online auction which is being hosted by the USA's General Services Administration. The opening bid of $1000 USD has not, as yet, been realized.
References
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
External links
Photo gallery of Massapequa (YTB-807) at NavSource Naval History