USS Montauk (SP-1213)

USS Montauk (SP-1213)

USS "Montauk" (SP-1213) was a tugboat purchased by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was assigned to towing duties in New York City waterways. Post-war she was decommissioned and sold.

Constructed in Philadelphia

The third ship to be so named by the U.S. Navy, "Montauk" (SP 1213), ex-"Luckenbach No. 3", was built in 1899 by Neafie and Levy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; purchased by the Navy from the Luckenbach S.S. Company, 12 October 1917; and commissioned 6 December 1917.

World War I service

Assigned to the 3d Naval District, the 434 gross ton tug operated out of New York City as a seagoing tug until 6 December 1919.

Post-war decommissioning

Decommissioned in December 1919, "Montauk" was sold 21 May 1920 to the Bisso Towing Co.

See also

/* U.S. Navy
* World War I

References

*
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-m/sp1213.htm USS Montauk (SP-1213), 1917-1920. Originally the Civilian tug Luckenbach # 3]


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