USS Paloma (SP-533)

USS "Paloma" (SP-533) was an convert|85|ft|m|sing=on yacht acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was outfitted as an armed patrol boat and assigned to patrol the waterways near Boston, Massachusetts. She spent two years of the war patrolling for German submarines, and performing other duties, such as escorting larger ships. Post-war, her services were no longer needed, and she was sold.

Built in South Boston

"Paloma" was built by Murray & Tregurthe, South Boston, Massachusetts. The Navy took her over soon after the U.S. entered World War I and placed her in commission in 4 May 1917. She was formally purchased by the government 17 May 1917.

World War I service

Throughout the "Great War" and for several months after the November 1918 Armistice, she was employed on section patrol duties in the Boston area.

Post-war decommissioning

"Paloma" was struck from the Naval Register and sold 19 July 1919.

See also

* U.S. Navy
* World War I

References

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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-p/sp533.htm USS Paloma (SP-533), 1917-1919. Previously was the civilian motor boat Paloma (Built 1914)]