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Old former USS Navy tug,seen at Souda.Might be not in active service anymore?
More information from navysource online says:
Sassaba Class District Harbor Tug, Large:
Laid down, 20 April 1945, at Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, CT.
Launched, 18 July 1945
Delivered to the US Navy, as Ankachak (YTB-501), 5 November 1945
Laid up with the Green Cove Springs Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet
Activated in August 1948, assigned to the 5th Naval District, Norfolk, VA.
Reclassified District Harbor Tug, Medium YTM-767 in March 1966
Placed out of service, 1 July 1966
Transferred to the Greek Navy under lease arrangements, renamed HS Aias (A412)
Struck from the US Naval Register in December 1977 and sold to Greece
Final Disposition, fate unknown Specifications:
Displacement 260 t.
Length 100'
Beam 25'
Draft 9' 7"
Speed 12 kts.
Complement 8
Armament unknown
Propulsion diesel, single screw
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regards as well,
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