Tugboat Hackensack

Original use: 1952 - US Army tug, 1958 - US Navy tug.

Current use: Private vessel

Built: 1952

Dimensions: 108' x 26' x 12'

Displacement: 289 gross tons

Construction: Welded steel

Speed: 12 knots at 280 RPM - with tow: 5-8 knots

Power:One Cooper-Bessemer 1200 HP Diesel (six cylinders)

History: Hackensack was built in 1952 for the US Army and designated LT 2089. Like all Army tugs she was named after an American Indian Tribe. In 1958 the Hackensack was transferred to the Navy and re-designated YTM 750 (Yard Tug Medium). In 1976 she was leased to The Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut. Here she was fitted with under-hull fenders and used to move submarines to and from the Electric Boat Company and the Navy submarine base in New London, CT.

Hackensack was acquired by the Intrepid Sea*Air*Space Museum in 1987 through the Government Surplus Agency. But far from being retired as a museum vessel, the Hackensack was put into constant service moving ships, aircraft, and submarines up and down the coast to join the Intrepid's growing collection. She has towed the Destroyer Edson from Norfolk VA, the submarine Growler from Tampa FL, the A-12 Blackbird spyplane from Galveston Texas, the Skynight Attack Aircraft from Marblehead, MA, the A-6 Intruder and the F-14 Tomcat from Jamesport, Long Island, as well as many other aircraft and vessels. Her numerous adventures have been featured in several national magazines and newspapers.

Hackensack was crewed by members of the Intrepid Museum's permanent staff. On long runs she carried a crew of seven which included two watches (each having a licensed captain, a mate, and an engineer) and one cook. The two watches alternated six hours on, six hours off, 24 hours a day. The Hackensack's longest single run lasted 28 days.

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Skipper: Kevin Dermond

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