''Wapato'' (YTB-788) was a

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named for

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Construction

The contract for ''Wapato'' was awarded 14 January 1965. She was laid down on 14 January 1966 at

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, by

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and launched 18 April 1966.

Operational history

Delivered to the U.S. Navy on 21 June 1966, ''Wapato'' was assigned to the 10th Naval District and operated out of

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, aiding ships in berthing and docking maneuvers and providing waterfront fire protection. Stricken on 25 April 1996, ''Wapato'' was sold on 27 December 2002. Repowered and chartered for a time to SeaBulk Towing of Florida as ''Osprey'', ex-''Wapato'' is currently active in commercial service as ''Timothy McAllister''.

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* Natick-class large harbor tugs Ships built by Marinette Marine 1966 ships {{US-mil-ship-stub