USS_Niagara_(SP-246)

USS <i>Niagara</i> (SP-246)

USS Niagara (SP-246)

Patrol vessel of the United States Navy

For other ships with the same name, see USS Niagara.

The fourth USS Niagara (SP-246) was a motor boat that served in the United States Navy during World War I.

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Niagara was built by Matthews Boat Company at Port Clinton, Ohio, in 1913. She was acquired by the U.S. Navy on lease from Lawrence D. Buhl of Detroit, Michigan, on 9 June 1917 for service in World War I, and was commissioned the same day.

Niagara served as a motor patrol boat in the 9th Naval District until returned to her owner on 20 March 1919.

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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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