Naval History and Heritage Command

(YTB‑764: dp. 283; l. 109'; b. 31'; dr. 14'; s. 12 k.; cpl. 12; cl. Natick)

An industrial city in northern Indiana.

Mishawaka (YTB‑764) was laid down in February 1962, by the Southern Shipbuilding Corp., Slidell, La.; launched January 1963; and named Mishawaka, effective 17 January 1963. She reported for duty in the 11th Naval District, headquartered at San Diego, in April 1963, where she remains into 1969.