USS Nahant (SP-1250)

USS Nahant (SP-1250)

USS "Nahant" (SP-1250) was a tugboat acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was employed as a tugboat in New York harbor. Post-war she was placed on loan with the City of New York until 1928, when she was disposed of by the Navy.

Constructed in New Jersey

"Nahant", a 405 gross ton harbor tug built in 1913 by John H. Dialogue, Camden, New Jersey, as "Luckenbach No. 4" was acquired by the Navy from Luckenbach Steamship Co., Inc., New York City, 1 December 1917. Renamed "Nahant" and given the registry number "SP-1250", she was placed in commission at the beginning of December 1917.

World War I service

Operating in the 3rd Naval District, "Nahant" performed towing tasks in New York Harbor for the rest of World War I and into the early post-war era.

On loan to the City of New York

Decommissioning early in 1920, "Nahant" was transferred to the City of New York and served the Police Department as "Service No. 3" and as "John F. Harlan".

Final disposition

Returned to the Navy in 1928, "Nahant" was struck from the Naval Register 27 September 1928 and sold to Joseph O’Boyle of New York City 24 December 1928. Subsequently, she enjoyed a lengthy maritime history, changing her name a few times as: "Gotham", "W. E. Hunt", and "Good Fortune". She was finally scrapped in 1962.

See also

* U.S. Navy
* World War I

References

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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-civil/civsh-l/luckbch4.htm Luckenbach Number 4 (Tug, 1913). Served as USS Nahant (SP-1250) in 1917-1920]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/171250.htm NavSource Online: Nahant (SP 1250)]


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