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had been in service with the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1984 when she was acquired and placed in service with the U.S. Navy in 1985, performing her duties with the Navy until finally struck at an unknown date and disposed of.
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144:MMSI number
560:1944 ships
549:Categories
399:References
348:California
285:submarines
270:U.S. Army
245:Complement
240:11.5 knots
225:Propulsion
135:IMO number
105:In service
363:Navy List
281:U.S. Navy
187:large tug
148:657426000
98:U.S. Navy
82:U.S. Army
77:Completed
69:Laid down
379:See also
310:for the
253:Armament
153:Callsign
121:Stricken
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193:Tonnage
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100:in 1985
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58:Builder
28:History
367:Ataboy
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304:LT 535
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201:Length
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237:Speed
217:Draft
535:2012
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