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Tug STAMFORD

For Actions on June 23, 1986.

Gallant Ship Award Citation:

On June 23, 1986, fire broke out at the Hess Oil Terminal, Brooklyn, New York. The fire ignited combustibles on the decks of two tank barges, S.T. 65 and S.T. 85, light with gasoline bottoms, moored at Pier 5....