From:  Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

 

 

Kalispell

 

A city in Flathead County, Mont.  The city is named for a tribe of Indians.

YTB-784: dp. 283, l.109'; b. 31'; dr. 14'; s. 12 k.; cpl. 12; cl. Natick

 

Kalispell (YTB-784) was laid down by Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., 14 September 1965; launched 13 December; and placed in service 3 May 1966.

 

Assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, Kalispell at present performs towing operations and harbor duties in the 5th Naval District, Norfolk, Va.

Transcribed by:  Bill Mozingo,  wmozingo@attbi.com