USS Emma (SP-1223)
For other ships with the same name, see USS Emma.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name: | USS Emma |
| Namesake: | Previous name retained |
| Completed: | 1891 |
| Acquired: | 1917 |
| In service: | 1917 |
| Out of service: | 1918 |
| Notes: | Operated as private motorboat Emma 1891-1917 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Patrol vessel |
| Tonnage: | 11 gross tons |
The second USS Emma (SP-1223) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in service from 1917 to 1918.
Emmal was built as a private motorboat of the same name in 1891. In 1917, the U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner for use as a section patrol boat during World War I. She was placed in non-commissioned service as USS Emma (SP-1223).
Assigned to the 5th Naval District, Emma served on patrol duties until sometime in 1918.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- SP-1223 Emma at Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships -- Listed by Hull Number "SP" #s and "ID" #s -- World War I Era Patrol Vessels and other Acquired Ships and Craft numbered from SP-1200 through SP-1299
- NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive Emma (SP 1223)
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