Ganadoga, originally designated YT-390, was reclassified YTB-390 on 15 May 1944; laid down 2 August 1944 by Consolidated Shipbuilding Corp., Morris Heights, N.Y.; launched 9 September 1944; and placed in service 15 December 1944.

USS Segwarusa (YTM-365) and USS Ganadoga (YTM-390) Help USS Canberra (CAG-2) move into position for the International Naval Review, in Hampton Roads, VA, 12 June 1957.
History
United States
NameUSS Ganadoga (YTM-390)
BuilderConsolidated Shipbuilding Corporation, Morris Heights, New York
Laid down2 August 1944
Launched9 November 1944
AcquiredDecember 1944
In service15 December 1944
Reclassified
  • Harbor Tug, Large YTB-390, 15 May 1944
  • District Harbor Tug, Medium YTM-390 1 February 1962
StrickenUnknown
FateDisposed of in support of fleet exercises, 1 August 1980
General characteristics
Class and typeSassaba-class harbor tug
Displacement
  • 260 tons
  • 345 tons (full)
Length100 ft 0 in (30.48 m)
Beam25 ft 0 in (7.62 m)
Draft9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) (full)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement14
Armament2 x 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns

Ganadoga was assigned to 5th Naval District, Norfolk, and performed miscellaneous harbor operations for the next 18 years. She was reclassified YTM-390 on 1 February 1962, and in December of that year she was transferred to the 6th Naval District at Charleston, SC. In 1980 she was expended as a target in support of fleet exercises.

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