Evidence
3 evidence entries recorded; each entry has a stable permalink (#ev-1 … #ev-3).
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[1]Wikipedia, 'USS Papago' (live page fetched 2026-10-11; article incorporates public-domain DANFS text and Naval Vessel Register material) [other_primary]
- Finding type
- vessel_history
- Finding
- Identity/service: Abnaki-class fleet ocean tug, Charleston Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.; laid down 19 Mar 1945, launched 21 Jun 1945, commissioned 3 Oct 1945; decommissioned 28 Jul 1992 (47-year career). Operations: 1946 tow of floating crane YD-171 Bremerhaven-Cristobal; 1950 re-float of USS Missouri (BB-63); 1962 Cuban quarantine; 1967 escort/comms support to USS Liberty after attack; 1985-86 JTF-4 anti-drug patrols. Propulsion: 4x GM 12-278A diesel mains, 4x GE generators, 3x GM 3-268A auxiliaries.
- Verification
- verified
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Evidence ID
- uss-papago-atf160-ev01
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[2]HullNumber.com 'USS PAPAGO (ATF-160) Deployments & History' page reproducing DANFS-derived construction narrative (search excerpt captured 2026-10-11) [other_primary]
- Finding type
- vessel_history
- Finding
- Construction narrative: 'Papago (ATF-160) was laid down at Charleston, South Carolina by the Charleston Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. 19 March 1945; launched 21 June 1945; sponsored by Mrs. William Thomas Johnston; commissioned 3 October 1945, Lt. W. S. Hall in command.' Shakedown, then reported Naval Operating Base Newport 17 Nov 1945 for training and distress-assist operations.
- Verification
- partial
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- Content via search excerpt; page not opened live in this sweep.
- Evidence ID
- uss-papago-atf160-ev02
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[3]NavalCoverMuseum designation-history page for PAPAGO ATF-160 (search excerpt captured 2026-10-11) [other_primary]
- Finding type
- historical_record
- Finding
- Designation chronology: USS Papago (ATF-160), keel laid 19 Mar 1945, launched 21 Jun 1945, commissioned 3 Oct 1945 - decommissioned 28 Jul 1992; struck 14 Feb 1995; transferred to Maritime Administration for disposal 29 Dec 1997.
- Verification
- partial
- Role
- supporting
- Documentation level
- ship_specific
- Limitations
- Content via search excerpt; page not opened live in this sweep.
- Evidence ID
- uss-papago-atf160-ev03