USNS Catawba
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| History | |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| Name | USNS Catawba (T-ATF-168) |
| Namesake | The Catawba, a Native American people of the southeast United States |
| Owner | United States Navy |
| Operator | Military Sealift Command |
| Awarded | 12 September 1975 |
| Builder | Marinette Marine |
| Laid down | 14 December 1977 |
| Launched | 22 September 1979 |
| Acquired | 28 May 1980 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Powhatan-class fleet ocean tug |
| Displacement | 1,387 tons light, 2000 tons full |
| Length | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Beam | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Draft | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Propulsion | Diesel |
| Complement | Officers: 4 Enlisted: 13 |
USNS Catawba is a Powhatan-class fleet ocean tug operated by the Military Sealift Command for the United States Navy. Currently home ported in Manama, Bahrain.
Ship history
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Catawba provided MV Faina with food, water, and medical supplies after that ship was released by Somali pirates.[1]
References
- ^ "Navy Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Faina Crew". American Forces Press Service. Feb. 6, 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
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