Fleet Tug (ATF)

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T-ATF-171 Sioux

Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: November - Juliet - Oscar - Victor
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 civilians, 4 navy (communications unit)
    Propulsion two GM EMD 20-645F7B diesels (5.73 MW sustained), two shafts, bow thruster, 300hp (224KW)
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    Sioux 78k Sioux (T-ATF-171) underway, date and place unknown.
    US Navy photo    		 National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
    There is no DANFS history available for Sioux (T-ATF-171) at Navsource
    Crew Contact And Reunion Information
    U.S.Navy Memorial Foundation
    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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