USS Sacagawea (YT-326) facts for kids
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| Name | USS Sacagawea |
| Launched | 1925 |
| Acquired | by purchase, 1942, as Almirante Noronha |
| Renamed | Sacagawea, 1 September 1942 |
| Reclassified | YTM-326, 15 May 1944 |
| Stricken | 22 June 1945 |
| Fate | Sold, May 1946 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Tugboat |
| Displacement | 225 long tons (229 t) |
| Length | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Beam | 21 ft 8 in (6.60 m) |
| Draft | 9 ft (2.7 m) |
| Speed | 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) |
The USS Sacagawea (YT/YTM-326) was a special ship. It was built in 1925 and later joined the United States Navy in 1942. Before that, it was named Almirante Noronha and belonged to Brazil.
This ship is unique because it's one of the few U.S. Navy vessels named after a woman. It got its name from Sacagawea, a famous guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She helped explorers travel across North America a long time ago.
What Was the USS Sacagawea?
The USS Sacagawea was a tugboat. Tugboats are small but very strong boats. They are used to push or pull larger ships, especially in busy harbors. They help big ships move into docks or through narrow waterways.
Life as a Tugboat
The Sacagawea was renamed on September 1, 1942. It started its job as a harbor tug in Charleston, South Carolina. It arrived there on September 30, 1942, ready to work.
On May 15, 1944, the ship was reclassified as YTM-326. It kept serving in Charleston, helping other Navy ships. Tugboats like the Sacagawea were very important during wartime. They made sure bigger ships could move around safely.
End of Service
The USS Sacagawea finished its Navy service on June 22, 1945. It was then removed from the Navy's list of ships. After that, it was given to the State Department. They sold the ship to buyers from other countries in May 1946.
