USS Inca (ID-3219)

USS "Inca" (ID-3219) was a tugboat acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was assigned to the Parris Island, South Carolina, Marine barracks. She served until 1 February 1919.

Constructed in Camden, New Jersey

The fourth ship to be so named, "Inca", an iron tug, was built in 1879 by J. H. Dialogue & Sons, Camden, New Jersey; and acquired by the Navy 31 July 1918. She commissioned 2 August 1918.

World War I service

The tug was assigned to the 6th Naval District, headquartered at Charleston, South Carolina, and operated until after World War I ended at Parris Island Marine Barracks, South Carolina.

Post-war disposition

She was stricken from the Navy List 1 February 1919.

See also

* U.S. Navy
* World War I

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