Wathena (YTB-825)
"Wathena" (YTB-825) was a United States Navy named for Wathena, Kansas. Construction. The contract for "Wathena" was awarded 9 August 1971. She was laid down on 4 April 1973 at Marinette, Wisconsin, by Marinette Marine and launched 6 September 1973. Operational history. Placed in service soon thereafter at Norfolk, Virginia, in the 5th Naval District, "Wathena" provided assistance and towing services there until probably 1997. Stricken from the Navy Directory 28 October 1997, "Wathena" was sold by the General Services Administration 17 May 2000. Renamed "Patrick McAllister", ex-"Wathena" is in commercial service.