USS Carolita (PYC-38)

USS "Carolita" (PYC-38) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy.

"Carolita" was built in 1923 as "Ripple" by Germania Werft, Kiel, Germany; purchased by the Navy 1 April 1942 from Herman G. Buckley, Chicago, 111.; and commissioned 6 November 1942, Lieutenant (junior grade) A. W. Anderson, USNR, in command.

World War II Operations

Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 16 December 1942, "Carolita", operated there until 3 August 1943 when she departed for Key West, Florida, via Norfolk, Virginia, and repairs at Miami, Florida.

Sound School Assignment

She served with the Sound School from 8 September 1943, helping to train men in the techniques of antisubmarine warfare.

Decommissioning

"Carolita" was decommissioned 28 February 1944 and used as a target.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II
* Patrol boat

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/1438.htm NavSource Online: Patrol Craft / Gunboat / Submarine Chaser Photo Archive - Carolita (PYc-38)]