Skenandoa (YTB-835)
Introduction '''''Skenandoa'' (YTB-835)''' was a United States Navy  named for Oneida Chief Skenandoa. ''Skenandoa'' is the second US Navy ship to bear the name.
Design The contract for ''Skenandoa'' was awarded 5 June 1973.She was laid down on 9 September 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 3 April 1975.She is 108 feet long, 29 feet wide, and has a draft of 14 feet. She displaces  when empty, and  when full. She has a top speed of , and a crew of 12 men. Her hull and superstructure are both made of steel. She is propelled by a diesel engine.
Operational history ''Skenandoa'' initially was assigned to the 12th Naval District at San Francisco, California, aiding ships in berthing and docking maneuvers and providing waterfront fire protection. Sometime prior to October 2008, ''Skenandoa'' was transferred to Bremerton, Washington, where she served until April 2023 when she was stricken and disposed of by GSA. She has been given the National Defense Service Medal for her service. On 15 April 2023 ''Skenandoa'' was acquired by Pacific Defense Supply,and she currently operates out of Astoria, Oregon. ''Skenandoa'' (YTB-835) moored in the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA.
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