Hatak (YTB-219), a wooden tug, was originally designated YT-219 and built by Greenport Basin and Construction Company, Long Island, New York; launched 22 July 1944, Mrs. B. L. Lea as sponsor; and placed in service as YTB-219, 18 December 1944.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Hatak (YTB-219) |
| Builder | Greenport Basin and Construction Company, Long Island, NY |
| Launched | 22 July 1944 |
| Sponsored by | Mrs. B. L. Lea |
| Acquired | 22 July 1944 |
| Stricken | 27 June 1957 |
| Fate | Sold, date unknown, to McAllister Towing and Transportation of New York, renamed Jane McAllister |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Cahto-class district harbor tug |
| Displacement | 410 long tons (417 t) |
| Length | 110 ft 0 in (33.53 m) |
| Beam | 27 ft 0 in (8.23 m) |
| Draft | 11 ft 4 in (3.45 m) |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 12 |
| Armament | 2 × .50-caliber machine guns |
Service history
editAfter fitting out at New York Navy Yard, Hatak proceeded to report to the 5th Naval District for duty in January 1945. She remained in the Norfolk area as a tugboat until struck from the Navy List 27 June 1957.
References
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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.- NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive Hatak (YTB-219)
