USAV MG Winfield Scott (LT-805)

The United States Army tugboat MG Winfield Scott (LT-805) was built by Moss Point Marine and delivered to the U.S. Army on 29 October 1993. She is named for Major General Winfield Scott.

MG Winfield Scott (LT-805) in 2010
For other uses of "Winfield Scott", see Winfield Scott (disambiguation).
For ships with a similar name, see Winfield Scott (ship).
MG Winfield Scott (LT-805)
History
Namesake: Winfield Scott
Operator: United States Army
Builder: Moss Point Marine (now VT Halter Marine)
Acquired: 29 October 1993
Identification:
Status: in active service
General characteristics
Class and type: LT (large tug)
Type: tugboat
Displacement: 786 tons
Length: 128 feet (39 m)
Beam: 36 feet (11 m)
Draft: 14.5 ft (4.4 m) (light); 17 ft (5.2 m) (loaded)
Speed: 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph)
Range:
  • 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph) (light)
  • 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) (loaded)
Capacity: Bollard Pull is 58 tons

References
  • "Large tug". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
  • "Moss Point Marine". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 2012-10-21.


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