Operational History
In October 1963, Wapakoneta was placed in service in the 5th Naval District at Norfolk, Virginia. She performed unglamorous, but vital, duties in those waters, providing tug and tow services, pilot assistance, and stand-by waterfront fire protection.
After more than 37 years of service at Norfolk Naval Base, Wapakoneta was stricken from the Navy List on 16 April 2001 and was sold on 16 July 2001.
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