USS General Putnam (SP-2284)

USS General Putnam (SP-2284) was a ferry boat acquired by the U.S. Navy for local service for a short period of time during World War I. She was returned to her owner at the close of the war.

For other ships with the same name, see USS General Putnam.
History
United States
Launched1902 at Wilmington, Delaware
Acquired6 February 1918
In service29 July 1919
Out of service2 October 1919
Stricken1919 (est.)
FateReturned to owner, 2 October 1919
General characteristics
Displacement205 tons
Length122' 6"
Beam28'
Draught9'
PropulsionSteam engine
Speed12 knots
ComplementCrew of 13
Armamentnone

Construction

General Putnam (SP-2284), a ferry boat, was built in 1902 by Pusey & Jones, Wilmington, Delaware. She was 122 feet 6 inches (37.34 m) long, 28 feet (8.5 m) wide, had a draft of 9 feet (2.7 m), and displaced 205 tonnes (202 long tons; 226 short tons). She had a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph), and a complement of 13 men. She was propelled by a 325 indicated horsepower (242 kW) steam engine, which had one shaft.[1]

Service history

She was acquired under charter by the U.S. Navy on 6 February 1918, from her owner John E. Moore & Co. She was taken over on 16 July 1918; and placed in service at New York City on 29 July 1919. She was assigned to the 3d Naval District. General Putnam was manned by the owner's civilian crew and was used as a ferry boat between New York Navy Yard and Ellis Island. After the Armistice, she was returned to her owner on 2 October 1919.[1]

References
  1. "General Putnam (SP 2284)". www.navsource.org. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
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