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Chowanoc (left) towing the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea circa 1958.
History
USS ChowanocUnited States
NameChowanoc (ATF-100)
BuilderCharleston Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.
Laid downunknown
Launched20 August 1943
Commissioned21 February 1944
Decommissioned1 October 1977
Stricken1 October 1977
FateTransferred to Ecuador, 1 October 1977
USS ChowanocEcuador
NameBAE Chimborazo (RA-70)
Acquired1 October 1977
StatusIn service as of 2019
General characteristics
Class and typeAbnaki-class fleet ocean tug
Displacement1,240 long tons (1,260 t)
Length205 ft (62 m)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.73 m)
Draft15 ft 4 in (4.67 m)
Speed16.5 knots (19.0 mph; 30.6 km/h)
Complement85
Armament
  • 1 × 3 in (76 mm) gun
  • 2 × 20 mm guns
Service record
Part of: Pacific Fleet
Commanders: LT. Rodney F. Snipes
Operations:
  • World War II
  • Korean War
  • Vietnam War
Awards:
  • 4 battle stars (World War II)
  • 1 battle star (Korea)
  • 7 battle stars (Vietnam)

USS Chowanoc (ATF-100) was an Abnaki-class of fleet ocean tug. It was named after an Indian tribe of the same name.[1]

  1. ^ "Fleet Tug (ATF)". www.navsource.org.

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