History
Laid down in 1942 and launched in 1941 "Dekaury" served in the 1st naval district in New York city. In 1945 the tug transferred to San Francisco to be fitted for service in the pacific, but WWII ended and she was fitted to be a submarine assist in the bay area. Retiring from the navy in 1985 after a staggering 42 year career.
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After her naval career she had a challenging life. Serving as a fireboat for the port of Stockton in California for a brief period, then battling the scrap yard, she passed hands several times until landing in the care of two gentlemen who saw her restoration to her 1945 configuration. The restoration has lasted 19 years and is near completion.
1943
Dekaury is launched and joins the war effort as a YTB, serving as a ship assist in New York habor.
Specifications:
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LOA: 101'
Beam: 26'
Draft : 12'
Cruise : 12 knots
Poweplant : Twin Cleveland 278-A 6cyl.
HP : 1,100
2006-2025
After a 19 year restoration "Dekaury" is donated to HMF to serve as the foundation's flagship and planning and preparation begin to transition the vessel from Alameda, CA to Seattle Wa.
April 2026
Dekaury will make the journey up the west coast of the United States, across the Pacific her new home in Seattle, Wa. She will be hauled out, any needed repairs will be made, and she will be repainted to her WWII paint scheme. She will then be put in circulation with our educational vessels and our participate in our festival circuit.