USS Skenandoa (YT-336)

USS Skenandoa (YT-336) was a United States Navy harbor tug. She was a Navajo-class tugboat, a class of large, powerful tugs designed for a variety of tasks including ship handling, firefighting, and general towing duties within harbors and coastal areas.

YT-336 designation indicates her classification as a yard tug, specifically for service within naval yards and harbors. Like other Navajo-class tugs, the Skenandoa was likely built to a standardized design, offering the Navy logistical advantages and ease of maintenance. Her service likely involved assisting warships and other naval vessels in docking and undocking, moving barges and other equipment around the harbor, and providing support for various naval operations.

Detailed information regarding the specific operational history of USS Skenandoa (YT-336), such as her construction date, decommissioning date (if applicable), specific deployments, and notable incidents, requires further research of naval records and historical archives. However, as a yard tug, her primary role was almost certainly within a specific naval district or port, supporting the day-to-day activities of the U.S. Navy.