USS Geoanna (IX-61)

USS "Geoanna" (IX-61), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be given that name. A steel auxiliary schooner, she was built in 1934 by Craig Shipbuilding Company, in Long Beach, California. She was acquired by the Navy from the Maritime Commission on 1 February 1942. She was placed in service 19 February 1942.

Assigned to the 11th Naval District, "Geoanna" performed miscellaneous duties for Port Director, San Pedro, until turned over to the United States Coast Guard on a temporary basis 2 July 1943. She served as a Coast Guard operational training ship until being redelivered to the Maritime Commission by the Navy 28 August 1943. She was subsequently turned over to the Army 3 September 1943.

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