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USS Hatak

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History
United States
NameUSS Hatak (YTB-219)
BuilderGreenport Basin and Construction Company, Long Island, NY
Launched22 July 1944
Sponsored byMrs. B. L. Lea
Acquired22 July 1944
Stricken27 June 1957
FateSold, date unknown, to McAllister Towing and Transportation of New York, renamed Jane McAllister
General characteristics
Class and typeCahto-class district harbor tug
Displacement410 long tons (417 t)
Length110 ft 0 in (33.53 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.23 m)
Draft11 ft 4 in (3.45 m)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement12
Armament2 × .50-caliber machine guns

Hatak (YTB-219), a wooden tug, was originally designated YT-219 and built by Greenport Basin and Construction Company, Long Island, New York; launched 22 July 1944, Mrs. B. L. Lea as sponsor; and placed in service as YTB-219, 18 December 1944.

Service history

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After fitting out at New York Navy Yard, Hatak proceeded to report to the 5th Naval District for duty in January 1945. She remained in the Norfolk area as a tugboat until struck from the Navy List 27 June 1957.

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