From:  Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

 

 

Keokuk III

 

YTB-771: dp. 270; l. 109'; b. 31'; dr. 14; cpl. 12

 

The third Keokuk (YTB-771) was launched 21 May 1964 by the Mobile Ship Repair Inc., Mobile, Ala. and placed in service 4 September 1964, Chief Boatswain's Mate Jerry R. Richter in command.  She serves in the Norfolk area as a tug.

Transcribed by:  Bill Mozingo,  wmozingo@attbi.com