USS Skenandoa (YTB-835)

USS Skenandoa (YTB-835) is a United States Navy Natick-class tugboat large district harbor tug named for Oneida Chief Oskanondonha also known as Skenandoa. Skenandoa was the second US Navy ship to bear the name.

Construction and commissioning
The contract for Skenandoa was awarded 5 June 1973. She was laid down down on 9 September 1974 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 3 April 1975.

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 is in active service.