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Powhatan-class tugboatlarger figure on 0 of 3
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 3 of 3
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Configuration
| Specification | Powhatan-class tugboat | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Powhatan class[source] | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
| Builders | Marinette Marine Corporation[source] | — |
| Operators | Military Sealift Command Turkish Naval Forces[source] | — |
| Preceded by | Abnaki -class fleet ocean tug[source] | — |
| Succeeded by | Navajo -class salvage and rescue ship[source] | — |
| Cost | 11.5–17.6 million USD (1980)[source] | — |
| Built | 1976–1981[source] | — |
| In service | 1979–1981[source] | — |
| In commission | 1979–present[source] | — |
| Completed | 2007[source] | |
| Active | — | |
| Retired | — | |
| Type | Fleet ocean tug[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
| Country of origin | United States[source] United States[source] | — |
| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
| Status | — | Active[source] |
| Propulsion | — | diesel engine[source] |
| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |