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USNS Sioux (T-AF-171)

International Radio Call Sign:
November - Juliet - Oscar - Victor
NJOV

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from left to right
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (1) - National Defense Service Medal

Powhatan Class Fleet Ocean Tug:

Laid down, 22 March 1979, at Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, WI.

Launched, 15 November 1980

Delivered to the Navy, 1 May 1981

Assigned to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and placed in service as USNS Sioux (T-ATF-171)

Specifications:
Displacement 1,387 t.(lt) 2,000 t.(fl)
Length 226'
Beam 42'
Draft 15' (max)
Speed 14.5 kts.
Complement 16 CIVMAR, 4 Navy (communications unit)
Propulsion two GM EMD 20-645F7B diesels (5.73 MW sustained), two shafts, bow thruster, 300hp (224KW)

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Contributed By
	78k	*USNS Sioux* (T-ATF-171)** underway, date and location unknown. US Navy photo		National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
	813k	*USNS Sioux* (T-ATF-171)** moored pierside at Naval Station San Diego in August 2008.		Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.

There is no DANFS history available for USNS Sioux (T-ATF-171) at Navsource

Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
Fleet Reserve Association

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
US Navy Fact File - Fleet Ocean Tugs - T-ATF

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Last Updated 17 October 2008