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ST-70
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Precedence of awards is from left to right
American Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal
Tug:
Laid down in 1942 ST-70 a US Army design 257-A tug at Platzer Boat Works, Houston, TX.
Launched in February 1943
Delivered in April 1943 to the US Army Quartermaster Corps
Allocated to the US Army Transportation Corps, placed in service as ST-70)
Retired from Army service, circa 1946
Acquired in 1946 by C.G. Willis Inc., Norfolk, VA., renamed Evelyn
Hailing port changed Wilmington, DE. in the 1950s
Acquired in 1956 by United States Lines Co., Baltimore, MD., renamed Transport
Acquired in 1960 by Baltimore Towage & Lighterage Co, Baltimore, MD.
Acquired in 1962 by Frank J. Blaha, Norfolk, VA., renamed Virginia B.
Acquired in the 1980s by B & B Tugs Inc,, Hopewell, VA.
Acquired in 1995 by Blaha Towing Co., Hopewell, VA.
Acquired in 1999 by Trident Marine, Charles City, VA.
Final Disposition, fate unknown
Specifications:
Displacement 93 t. (gross)
Length 69.9'
Beam 20'
Depth of Hull 8'
Draft unknown
Speed 9.13 kts
Complement unknown
Cruise Radius unknown
Propulsion
one diesel engine, 400 hp
single propeller
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Last updated 28 August 2020