USS Waukegan
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USS Waukegan (YTM-755), was a medium harbor tug that was acquired by the United States Navy in September 1964 from the United States Army for which she had served as LT-1968. Named Waukegan and given the hull number YTM-755, she was assigned to the 10th Naval District at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tug was based there for her entire 11-year naval career, serving ships in the 10th Naval District. In September 1975, she was placed out of service; and her name was struck from the Navy list. She was subsequently disposed of by sale. Her current status is unknown.
NameWaukegan
BuilderNational Steel and Shipbuilding Co.
AcquiredSeptember 1964 (U.S. Navy)
In service1954
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Waukegan |
| Builder | National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. |
| Acquired | September 1964 (U.S. Navy) |
| In service | 1954 |
| Out of service | 1975 |
| Stricken | September 1975 |
| Fate | Sold, Navy sale, 1 June 1976 |
| Notes | Hull number: YTM-755 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Chicopee-class medium yard tug |
| Length | 107 ft (33 m) |
| Beam | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Draft | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Propulsion | Diesel engine, single screw |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 16 |
Ship awards
- National Defense Service Medal