USS ''Cahto'' (YT/YTB-215) was the lead ship of the ''Cahto''-class large harbor tug in the service of the United States Navy.

Construction

''Cahto'' (YT-215) was laid down by W. A. Robinson, Inc., at Ipswich, Massachusetts, and reclassified a large harbor tug YTB-215 on 15 May 1944.

Service history

''Cahto'' was placed in service on 1 June, for duty in the

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. She remained in operation there until 5 July 1956, when she was transferred to the 6th Naval District, remaining active until her disposal on 6 May 1957. ''Cahto'' was commanded by Ensign

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, in 1944–1945, who was one of the " Golden Thirteen", the first African-American commissioned officers in the US Navy.

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