Naushon (S. P. 517)
(SP-517: t. 135; 1. 154-3-; b. 18-5-; dr. 7-6-; s. 13 k.; a. 2 6-pdrs., 2 .30 cal. mgs.)
A former name retained.
Naushon, a steel hulled yacht, formerly named Oneonota and Norman, was built in 1895 by John Roach & Co., Chester, Pennsylvania; acquired by the Navy from J. Shewan, Brooklyn, N.Y., 31 August 1917 for use on section patrol during World War I; and commissioned 21 February 1918. After war-time service in the 7th Naval District, she was struck from the Naval Register 13 June 1919 and sold to Jose Frauquia & Co., Tampa, Florida, 17 November 1920.
Published: Wed Feb 10 12:28:02 EST 2016
