USS Puritan (IX-69)

USS Puritan (IX-69)

USS "Puritan" (IX-69) was an auxiliary schooner in the United States Navy.

"Puritan" was built by the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Connecticut, in 1931, was acquired by the U.S. Navy from Harry J. Bauer, Los Angeles, California, 3 May 1942 and placed in service 19 May 1942.

Western Sea Frontier operations

Beginning active duty with the U.S. Navy, "Puritan" was assigned to the Western Sea Frontier, 11th Naval District, San Diego. Fear of Japanese attack had reached a zenith on the west coast by 1942. "Puritan" operated on the San Diego Coastal Patrol throughout her Naval career, guarding against such an attack.

Completion of Tour of Duty

"Puritan" had but a brief tour with the U.S. Navy and was placed out of service at San Diego, California, 27 September 1943. She was struck from the Navy Register 28 June 1944 and transferred to the War Shipping Administration for return to her former owner 18 November 1944.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]


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