USS Osceola (YT-129)

The topic of USS Osceola (YT-129) is of great interest and relevance in today's world. It is a topic that covers multiple aspects and has a significant impact on society, the economy, politics and culture. Throughout history, USS Osceola (YT-129) has been the subject of debate, analysis and study, demonstrating its importance in different contexts. In this article, we will explore the different facets of USS Osceola (YT-129), examining its influence in various areas of life. Whether at an individual or collective level, USS Osceola (YT-129) awakens the interest of a wide audience, generating reflection and debate about its meaning and consequences today.

USS Osceola (YT-129)
USS Osceola (YT-129) assisting a battleship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
History
United States
NameUSS Osceola
NamesakeOsceola (1804-1838), a noted Seminole chief and leader during the Second Seminole War (1835-1842)
BuilderCharleston Navy Yard
Launched3 March 1938
Commissioned1 June 1938
RenamedUSS Osceola 17 September 1938 (previously had been USS YT-129)
Reclassified
  • Large harbor tug YTB-129 12 April 1944
  • Medium harbor tug YTM-129 early 1962
FateSold for scrapping 1 February 1973
General characteristics
TypeHarbor tug
Displacement890 tons
Length124 ft 9 in (38.02 m)
Beam28 ft 0 in (8.53 m)
Draft14 ft 0 in (4.27 m)

The third USS Osceola (YT-129), previously USS YT-129, later YTB-129, later YTM-129, was a United States Navy harbor tug commissioned in 1938 and sold for scrapping in 1973.

Harbor tug USS YT-129 was launched by the Charleston Navy Yard on 3 March 1938 and commissioned on 1 June 1938. She was assigned the name USS Osceola (YT-129) on 17 September 1938.

Osceola reported to the 14th Naval District, headquartered at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and was stationed at Pearl Harbor throughout World War II. She was reclassified as a large harbor tug (YTB–129) on 12 April 1944 and was damaged during the West Loch Disaster of 21 May 1944. Her classification changed to medium harbor tug (YTM–129) in early 1962.

Osceola was sold for scrapping by the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) on 1 February 1973.

References

  1. ^ Cressman, Robert J. (2000). The Official Chronology of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Naval Institute Press. p. 229. ISBN 1-55750-149-1.

External links