USS Pocahontas (YT-266)
| Career |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Pocahontas |
| Builder: | Birchfield Boiler Incorporated, Tacoma, Washington |
| Laid down: | 27 October 1941 |
| Launched: | 2 May 1942 |
| Fate: | Sold for scrap, 1972 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Hiawatha-class yard tug |
| Displacement: | 237 long tons (241 t) |
| Length: | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Beam: | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Draft: | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
| Speed: | 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) |
| Complement: | 14 |
| Armament: | None |
USS Pocahontas (YT-266/YTB-266/YTM-266) was a Hiawatha-class yard tug in the United States Navy during World War II.
Pocahontas was laid down, under Maritime Commission contract, as Port Blakeley (MC hull 433) by Birchfield Boiler Incorporated, Tacoma, Washington on 27 October 1941. She was launched 2 May 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Alvin Davies.
Renamed Pocahontas (YT–266) on 4 July 1942, she was delivered to the Maritime Commission and transferred to the Navy on 31 December 1942; and placed in service, in the 11th Naval District, 16 March 1943.
Redesignated YTB–266, 15 May 1944, served the 11th Naval District, headquartered at San Diego, until after World War II. Between 1946 and 1955, she operated in the 12th Naval District, headquartered at San Francisco, then returned to the 11th Naval District. Redesignated YTM–266 in February 1962, she continued to provide tug and towing services to that district.
Pocahontas was sold to Crowley Maritime in 1972 and provided tug services until purchased by her present owners in 1997. She is currently listed for sale.
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.