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US Navy · Tugs & Tenders

Keokuk III YTB-771

(YTB-771: dp. 270; 1. 109'; b. 31'; dr. 14; cpl. 12)

The third Keokuk (YTB-771) was launched 21 May 1964 by the Mobile Ship Repair Inc., Mobile, Ala.; and placed in service 4 September 1964, Chief Boatswain's Mate Jerry R. Richter in command. She serves in the Norfolk area as a tug.

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