Classification
- Type: Large harbor tug (Yard Tug, Big)
- Class: Natick‑class (also known as the YTB‑758 class)
Construction
- Builder: Marinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wisconsin (United States)
- Laid down: 28 March 1973
- Launched: 30 September 1973
- Delivered to the U.S. Navy: 27 October 1973
Naming
- Named after the city of Houma, Louisiana, in the United States.
Operational History
- Upon commissioning, Houma was assigned to the 5th Naval District, operating primarily out of Norfolk, Virginia, where she performed routine harbor duties such as ship assist, towing, and fire‑fighting support.
- The vessel remained in active service through the late‑20th century. Specific later assignments, decommissioning date, or disposition are not detailed in publicly released Navy registers.
Status
- As of the latest available Naval Vessel Register (NVR) entries, Houma (YTB‑811) is listed as “inactive” or “stricken,” but precise removal date is not provided in the open‑source record.
References
- United States Navy Naval Vessel Register (NVR) entries for YTB‑811.
- “Natick‑class Large Harbor Tug” overview, Naval Historical Center.
Note: All information presented is drawn from officially released U.S. Navy sources. Where specific dates or disposition details are not publicly documented, the entry reflects the current limits of available encyclopedic data.
