USS Sotoyomo (YTM-9)

USS Sotoyomo (YTM-9/YT-9/Harbor Tug No.9) was a harbor tug built at the turn of the twentieth century. She saw service in both World War I and World War II and was heavily damaged by the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Sotoyomo was the oldest vessel in service at the time of the attack.

History
Sotoyomo was laid down in 1903 and struck in 1946. It served in both World War I and World War II.

The name Sotoyomo commemorates a part of the war-like Sioux tribe of Indians.

Attack on Pearl Harbor


Sotoyomo was in floating dry dock YFD-2 with USS Shaw (DD-373) undergoing overhaul when Pearl Harbor was attacked 7 December 1941. Explosions and fires on Shaw greatly damaged Sotoyomo which resulted in total submersion. Originally Sotoyomo was deemed a total loss, but she was later refloated, repaired, and rehabilitated.

Further service in World War II
Sotoyomo served throughout World War II in various locations across the Pacific.