USS Agawam (SP-570)

USS Agawam (SP-570)

USS "Agawam" (SP-570) – later renamed as the USS "Natick" (SP-570) – was a yacht acquired during World War I by the U. S. Navy. She was employed by the Navy as a patrol boat in the Great Lakes and was returned to her owner when the war was over.

A yacht built in England

Yacht "Agawam" was built in England; acquired by the Navy on free lease from Richard T. Crane of Chicago, Illinois, 12 April 1917; renamed "Natick" and commissioned 20 October 1917.

World War I service

"Natick" was assigned as a patrol craft in the 9th Naval District during World War I.

Post-war disposition

After war-time patrol duties, she was returned to her owner 15 August 1919.

References

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-n/sp570.htm USS Natick (SP-570), 1917-1919. Originally named Agawam.]

See also

* U.S. Navy
* World War I
* Patrol boat


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