Reliant (YT-803)

Reliant (YT‑803) is a United States Navy Valiant-class harbor tug.

Reliant (YT-803)
Reliant passes USS Nevada (SSBN 733) at Delta North, Naval Base Kitsap
History
United States
Name: Reliant
Awarded: 10 September 2007
Builder: J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.
Yard number: 249[1]
Launched: 21 November 2009[2]
Acquired: 3 May 2010
Identification:
Status: Active
General characteristics
Class and type: Valiant-class harbor tug
Displacement: 453 long tons (460 t) (lt)
581 long tons (590 t) (full)
Length: 90 ft (27 m) (LOA) 82 ft (25 m) (LWL)
Beam: 38 ft (12 m)
Draft: 14 ft (4.3 m)
Installed power: 2 × Caterpillar 3512C at 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) each
Propulsion: 2 × Schottel Model SRP 1012 z-drive
Speed: 12.4 knots (23.0 km/h; 14.3 mph) (trial)
Complement: 6

Construction and commissioning

The contract for Reliant was awarded 10 September 2007. She was laid down by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington and launched 10 July 2010.[3] Reliant was delivered to the Navy 28 September 2010.

Operational history

Reliant is assigned to the Navy Region Northwest.[4]

References
  1. "Martinac Shipbuilding, Tacoma WA". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  2. "90' NAVY TUGS: J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding". Highbeam Research. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2012-08-15.(subscription required)
  3. YT-803 Launching at J.M. Martinac. YouTube.com. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
  4. Gauvin, Brian (3 July 2012). "New Navy tugs have the finesse, power for a wide range of duties". Professional Mariner. Retrieved 2012-07-27.


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