USS Accomac
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USS Accomac

tugboat of the United States Navy


Country of Registry
United States
Commissioning Date
April 02, 1898
Manufacturer
Newport News Shipbuilding
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
tug
Pennant Number
YT-18
Aliases
USS Algonquin and YT-18

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The USS Accomac was a United States Navy tugboat that served during World War II. It was originally built as the civilian vessel ''Harbor Breeze'' in 1930 and was acquired by the Navy in 1942. The ship was commissioned as the USS Accomac (YTB-812) and primarily operated in the Pacific Theater, providing towing and salvage services to support naval operations. The tugboat played a crucial role in assisting damaged or stranded ships, as well as supporting amphibious landings. After the war, the USS Accomac was decommissioned and returned to the Maritime Administration in 1946. The ship was then transferred to the U.S. Army and renamed USAMP Major General Wallace F. Randolph (LT-802). It served the Army until being struck from the Naval Register in 1968. The history and service of the USS Accomac reflect the important role of tugboats in naval operations, providing essential support and assistance to larger vessels during wartime.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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