USS Seneca (AT-91)

USS Seneca (AT-91)

USS Seneca (AT-91) was a Navajo-class fleet tug constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. Her purpose was to aid ships, usually by towing, on the high seas or in combat or post-combat areas, plus "other duties as assigned." She served in the Atlantic Ocean performing various tasks.

Seneca was laid down at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 7 September 1942 by the Cramp Shipbuilding Co.; launched on 2 February 1943; and commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 30 April 1943, Lt. Herman B. Conrad commanding.

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