Fort Johnston #661754 Length 93.4 feet - Breadth 25 feet - Single screw tug Built 1945 by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, FL (hull # YTB 525). (Additional Information Below Picture)
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Diesel, 3000 hp. Engine and Machinery undetermined. Originally YTB 525, named Wabanquot, assigned to the U. S. 11th Naval District, San Diego, CA. Transferred to the U. S. Atlantic Fleet, placed in reserve status with the 16th Fleet 1947. Assigned to the U. S. 3rd Naval District, New York City, NY 1948-1976. Reclassified as medium harbor tug, redesignated as the YTM-525, 2/1962. Acquired by Cape Fear Towing Company, Wilmington, NC, renamed Fort Johnston 1976. Firm acquired by the Moran Towing Corporation, New Canaan, Connecticut 2007. Retired from service 2012.
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