Moanahonga (YTB-258)
1944-1965
An Iowa warrior.
(YTB‑258: displacement 415; length 110'; beam 27'; draft 11'4"; speed 12 knots; complement 10; class Chaska)
Moanahonga (YT-258) was laid down on 8 February 1944 at San Francisco, Calif., by Anderson & Cristofani; redesignated as a big harbor tug, YTB‑258, on 14 May 1944; launched on 5 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Alma Jones; and placed in service on 14 October 1944.
Allocated to the Twelfth Naval District, Moanahonga remained in the San Francisco area until late 1946, when she was transferred to the Thirteenth Naval District, headquartered at Seattle, Wash. Redesignated as a medium harbor tug, YTM‑258, in February 1962, she remained in that district, providing towing, assistance in berthing and docking, and waterfront fire protection until placed out of service on 30 October 1964.
Stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in January 1965, she was disposed-of, by Navy sale, on 17 July 1965.
Updated, Robert J. Cressman
8 December 2020
