Muskegon (YTB-763) explained

Muskegon (YTB‑763), was a United States Navy . She is the second ship to be named for Muskegon, Michigan.[1]

Construction

The contract for Muskegon was awarded 7 December 1961. She was laid down on 1 February 1962 at Slidell, Louisiana, by Southern Shipbuilding Corporation and launched 8 August 1962.

Operational history

Assigned as a yard tug to the 11th Naval District at San Diego, Muskegon remained there into 1969. Sometime before March 1994 Muskegon was transferred to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muskegon (YTB-763). 22 October 2011.