Akela, a 72 gross ton steam yacht, was built at Morris Heights, New York, in 1899. She was taken over by the Navy in December 1917, converted for World War I service, and placed in commission as USS Akela (SP-1793) in mid-April 1918. She transported merchant ship armed guard detachments in the New York City region until early November 1918, when she entered a shipyard for repairs. USS Akela remained there for the rest of her Navy career, which ended when she was returned to her owner in May 1919.
This page features our only view of the steam yacht Akela, which was USS Akela (SP-1793) in 1918-19.
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Page made 30 November 2003