USS Gypsum Queen (SP-430)
- USS Gypsum Queen (SP-430)
USS "Gypsum Queen" (SP-430) was a tugboat acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was assigned to the French coast as a minesweeper, as well as a tugboat to provide assistance to disabled Allied ships. Performing this dangerous work, "Gypsum Queen" struck a rock near Brest, France, and sunk, with fifteen of her crew lost.
Constructed in New Jersey
"Gypsum Queen", a sea-going tug, was built by Dialogue & Company, Camden, New Jersey, in 1890, acquired from her owners, J. B. King Transportation Co. of New York City, in September 1917; and commissioned 4 December 1917 at New York City.
World War I service
Turned over to the 3d Naval District, "Gypsum Queen" was fitted out for overseas service at New York Navy Yard and subsequently served in French ports as a towing vessel and a minesweeper.
Gypsum Queen sunk at sea
While returning from rendering assistance to minesweepers foundering off the coast of France, "Gypsum Queen" struck a rock near Armen Light House off Brest, France, 28 April 1919 and sank with a loss of 2 officers and 13 men.
See also
* U.S. Navy
* World War I
Reference
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* [http://www.dvrbs.com/People/CamdenPeople-JohnHDialogue.htm John H. Dialogue - Dialogue Shipyard]
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