Shabonee (YTB-833) explained

Shabonee (YTB-833), sometimes spelled Shabonne, was a United States Navy named for Pottawatomie Chief Shabonna, grand nephew of Chief Pontiac. Shabonee was the second US Navy ship to bear the name.^[1]

Construction

The contract for Shabonee was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 12 June 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 29 October 1974.

Operational history

Shabonee served at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Stricken from the Navy List 16 February 2002, ex-Shabonee was sold to McAllister Towing and renamed Daniel McAllister.^[2] Blew an engine icebreaking in the Port of Duluth. Scrapped in the summer of 2019.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shabonee (YTB-833). 2012-04-11.
2. Web site: Daniel McAllister. 2012-04-13.