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Bay class icebreaking tug (140 ft)
PropertyBay class icebreaking tug (140 ft)
USCG · United States
Nation & organisation
OrganisationUnited States Coast Guard
Organisation typeGovernment / military
NationUnited States
Vessel typeRescue vessel
StatusIn service
Service period1979–present
Hull & dimensions
Length overall42.7 m (140.1 ft)
Beam11.4 m (37.4 ft)
Draught3.8 m (12.5 ft)
Displacement662 t (729.7 US tons)
Number built9
Machinery & propulsion
Propulsion typeDiesel-electric
Performance & capabilities
Maximum speed14.7 kn (27.2 km/h · 16.9 mph)
Range1,500 nm (2,778 km · 1,726 mi)
Crew complement17
Capabilities
Capabilities recorded2
Ice operations✓
Towing✓
Provenance
Data statusPartially verified
Last checked2026-09-30
Sources cited1

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