Hoga was a United States Navy Woban-class district harbor tug named after the Sioux Indian word for fish. After World War II, the tug was known as Port of Oakland and then City of Oakland when she was a fireboat in that city. Authorized on 18 June 1940, she was built by the Consolidated Shipbuilding Corporation in Morris Heights, New York. Her keel was laid on 25 July 1940. Launched on 31 December 1940, she was christened Hoga(YT-146). Placed in service at Norfolk, Virginia on 22 May 1941, Hoga was assigned to the 14th Naval District at Pearl Harbor. She made the trip there by way of the Panama Canal, San Diego, and San Pedro. [3] At Pearl Harbor, she was berthed at the Yard Craft Dock and worked moving cargo lighters and assisting ships in and out of berths. Like other YTs, she carried firefighting equipment. After only six months in service, the HOGA was put to a far greater test than had been expected, when Pearl Harbor was attacked on 7 December 1941. The HOGA fought without break for 48 hours, extinguishing fires, tugging bombed warships and rescuing seamen. Today the HOGA is the only vessel still in existence from the time of the Japanese attack. The Hoga WWII Pearl Harbor Tug kit contains a laser cut wood hull, decks from high quality wood, as well as plastic and wooden fittings. The kit also includes stern tubes with shafts and propellers, position lights, anchors, life-belt, and other ornamentation. Plans with detailed building instructions offer great assistance in completing a museum-quality model. At Ages of Sail, the kits we carry are always of the highest quality available, with precision-cut parts and ornamentation made from the finest materials for an authentic look. While this kit comes with detailed instructions, the Hoga WWII Pearl Harbor Tug is best for intermediate builders! Length: 24.4 inches. Width: 6.1 inches. Height: 12.2 inches. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Newly Released, Rare Ship Kit by Billing Boats the Hoga Harbor Tug” is in sale since Thursday, March 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Other Boat, Ship Models & Kits”. The seller is “ageofsail” and is located in San Lorenzo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- MPN: WJ1008
- Brand: Billing Boats
- Features: Kit
- Age Level: 17 Years and Up
- Recommended Age Range: 17-99+
- Scale: 1:50