Metacom (YTB-829)

Metacom (YTB-829) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug.

Metacom (YTB-829)

Metacom (YTB-829) forward of Negwagon (YTB-834), assists in mooring the nuclear-powered attack submarine ex-Nautilus (SSN-571) upon her arrival at pier 33, Naval Submarine Base, New London, 6 July 1985.
History
United States
Awarded	5 June 1973
Builder	Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin
Laid down	13 November 1973
Launched	19 June 1974
In service	21 September 1974
Stricken	5 January 2001
Identification	MMSI number: 366999296 Callsign: AEDN
Fate	Transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers, 5 January 2001
General characteristics
Class and type	Natick-class large harbor tug
Displacement	283 long tons (288 t) (light) 356 long tons (362 t) (full)
Length	109 ft (33 m)
Beam	31 ft (9.4 m)
Draft	14 ft (4.3 m)
Speed	12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h)
Complement	12
Armament	None

Construction

The contract for Metacom was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down on 13 November 1973 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 19 June 1974.

Operational history

Metacom served at Naval Submarine Base New London. Stricken from the Navy List 5 January 2001, ex-Metacom was transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers where she was renamed Demolen.

References

•  This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.

External links

• Photo gallery of Metacom (YTB-829) at NavSource Naval History