YTB754

Tug Woonsocket

YTB 754 Woonsocket  Photo taken in 1967 during the "America's Cup Races off  Newport Rhode Island. It shows the Yacht's rounding the Woonsocket during the race. (Contributed By Ernie Shea)
 
YTB 754 Woonsocket  She had her fenders removed because she was used as the 1st leg and finish line marker for the "America's Cup Race" Woonsocket operated out of Melville, RI and supported the ships at Newport,Quonset Point and Davisville, RI (Contributed By Ernie Shea)
Picture of the crew of YTM 754, the Woonsocket, out of Newport, RI.  The pictures was taken in Capt. Hawse's office who was the skipper of the Newport Naval Station.   That's skipper Ernie Shea BMC in the center.  Circa 1967 (Contributed By Ernie Shea)

NAFTS, National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors