USS Seminole (AT-65)

History
United States
NameUSS Seminole
BuilderBethlehem Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York City
Laid down16 December 1938
Launched15 September 1939
Commissioned8 March 1940
Stricken2 December 1942
Honors and
awards
1 battle star (World War II)
FateSunk during action off Tulagi, 25 October 1942
General characteristics
Class and typeNavajo-class fleet tug
Displacement1,500 long tons (1,524 t)
Length205 ft (62 m)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.73 m)
Draft15 ft 3 in (4.65 m)
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Complement80
Armament1 × 3 in (76 mm) gun

USS Seminole (AT-65), the third ship named Seminole of the United States Navy, was a Navajo-class fleet tug whose task was to travel with the fleet and provide towing services as required.

Seminole was laid down on 16 December 1938 by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Staten Island, New York; launched on 15 September 1939; sponsored by Miss Grace Svenningsen, daughter of the Foreman Carpenter at the Staten Island Yard; and commissioned on 8 March 1940.