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US Navy · Tugs & Tenders

Senasqua YTB-523

Senasqua (YTB-523: dp. 237; 1. 100'0"; b. 25'0"; dr. 9'7" (f.); s. 12 k. (tl.); cpl. 8; cl. Hisada)

Senasqua (YTB-523), a large harbor tug, was laiddown by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co., of Jacksonville, Fla., on 9 April 1945; launched on 11 July 1945; sponsored by Miss Constance S. Archer; and placed in service soon thereafter.

Information on Senasqua first year of service is not available; however, it is known that, as of December 1946, she was assigned to the 10th Naval District at San Juan, P.R. She has served continuously in that assignment from December 1946 through 1 January 1975.

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