USS Carib (ID-1765)

USS Carib (No. 1765), a converted commercial cargo ship, was acquired by the U.S. Navy for use during World War I. She served the Navy by performing routine cargo duties, and she served the U.S. Army in carrying supplies to American Expeditionary Forces in Europe.

Acquisition by the U.S. Navy

"Carib", a cargo ship, was built in 1916 by Detroit Shipbuilding Co., Detroit, Michigan; converted by Norfolk Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Norfolk, Virginia; commissioned 27 December 1917, Lieutenant Commander A. Clifford, USNRF, in command; and reported to the Naval Overseas Transportation Service.

World War I North Atlantic Operations

Between 29 January and 16 April 1918, "Carib" made three voyages between Hampton Roads, Virginia, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, carrying coal for United States ships performing convoy duty in the western Atlantic. She sailed in convoy from New York 10 May, loaded with general cargo and petroleum products. After discharging her cargo at Gibraltar, Bizerte, Malta, and Corfu, "Carib" returned to Hampton Roads 20 August. Clearing Hampton Roads 6 September 1918 with a cargo of mines and general supplies for the force engaged in laying the North Sea Mine Barrage, "Carib" arrived in Corpach, Scotland, 28 September.

On loan to the U.S. Army

She returned to Hampton Roads 31 October, was transferred to the U.S. Army account, and until 5 January 1919, she carried cargo for the Army of Occupation to Nantes, France.

Decommissioning

She was decommissioned and returned to her former owner at Hoboken, New Jersey, on 27 January 1919.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War I
* Cargo ship

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c3/carib-i.htm Carib]