USS Menominee (AT-73)

USS Menominee (AT-73) was a Navajo-class fleet tug constructed for the United States Navy during World War II.

[1] Her purpose was to aid ships, usually by towing, on the high seas or in combat or post-combat areas, plus "other duties as assigned."

During World War II she was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where she participated in four campaigns earning four battle stars.

She was struck from the Naval Register 1 November 1959, and transferred to Indonesia on 26 January 1961 as part of the Military Assistance Program.

[4] Rakata was sunk as target by KRI Nanggala (402) in a joint exercise in Indian Ocean between 8 April and 2 May 2004.