Pokagon (YTB-836)

The Pokagon (YTB-836) was a United States Navy harbor tugboat. A Natick-class tug, she was designed to provide assistance in docking and undocking ships, as well as performing other general harbor duties. Natick-class tugs are characterized by their diesel-electric propulsion, providing them with significant maneuverability and power for their size. The Pokagon was likely assigned to a naval base or shipyard and served in that capacity throughout her operational life. Typically, these tugs would assist larger vessels in navigating tight harbor channels, escorting ships in and out of port, and providing general towing services. Details regarding her specific service history, including commissioning and decommissioning dates, locations of deployment, and any significant events she participated in, are not readily available without access to more detailed naval records.