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Patrol vessel of the United States Navy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first USS Northampton (SP-670), was a wooden motor boat acquired by the United States Navy for patrol duty during World War I.
History | |
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United States | |
Name | USS Northampton |
Namesake | Northampton, Massachusetts, the ship's previous name retained |
Builder | Wilson, Birdsnest, Virginia |
Acquired | 5 May 1917 |
Fate | Returned to owner 19 December 1918 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Wooden motor boat |
Length | 38 ft (12 m) |
Beam | 11 ft (3.4 m) |
Draft | 2 ft (0.61 m) |
Speed | 8 knots[1] (14.8 km/h) |
Armament | 1 × 1-pounder gun |
Northampton was built by Wilson of Birdsnest, Virginia, and was acquired by the U.S. Navy on free lease from John A. Parsons of Norfolk, Virginia, on 5 May 1917.
Northampton was assigned to the 5th Naval District. She operated on section patrol until returned to her owner on 19 December 1918.
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