Massapequa (YTB-807) explained

Massapequa (YTB-807) was a United States Navy named for Massapequa, New York.^[1]

Construction

The contract for Massapequa was awarded 4 March 1969. She was laid down on 30 October 1969 atSturgeon 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. Naval Vessel Register lists ex-Massapequa as 'Stricken, to be disposed of by Navy sale'.^[2] Another source suggests that she sank en route to the Marshall Islands.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Massapequa (YTB-807). 2011-11-15.
2. Web site: 27 September 2011 . [{{Naval Vessel Register service craft URL|id=YTB807}} ''Massapequa'' (YTB-807) ]. Naval Vessel Register . 26 October 2022.
3. Web site: 9 January 2021 . Yard Tugs (YTB, YTM) Built or Acquired Since WWII . Ship Building History . 26 October 2022.