USS PAPAGO (ATF-160)

USS PAPAGO (ATF-160) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed for towing and salvage operations, PAPAGO served primarily along the Atlantic coast and in the Caribbean, providing essential support to the fleet during peacetime and emergencies. The vessel participated in numerous missions, including towing disabled ships, conducting rescue operations, and supporting fleet exercises. PAPAGO remained in active service for several decades before being decommissioned in 1992, marking nearly half a century of dedicated naval service.