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USS Tenino

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History
United States
NameTenino
BuilderUnited Engineering Co.
Laid down16 June 1943
Launched10 January 1944
Commissioned18 November 1944
Decommissioned17 May 1947
StrickenSeptember 1962
FateUnknown
General characteristics
Class and typeAbnaki-class fleet ocean tug
Displacement1,240 long tons (1,260 t)
Length205 ft (62 m)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.73 m)
Draft15 ft 4 in (4.67 m)
Speed16.5 knots (19.0 mph; 30.6 km/h)
Complement85
Armament
Service record
Part of: Pacific Fleet
Operations: World War II
Awards: 1 battle star (World War II)

USS Tenino (ATF-115) was an Abnaki-class fleet ocean tug. She earned one battle star for service in World War II.[1]

Service history

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Served in the Okinawa Gunto operation from April through June 1945 and the Assault and occupation of Okinawa Gunto, 11 May 1945. Transferred to Beaumont Reserve Fleet, 1961. Sunk as a missile test target 1986.

References

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  1. ^ "Fleet Tug (ATF)".