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Photo #  NH 90616-A:  Yacht Akela underway, prior to World War I


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Akela (American Steam Yacht, 1899).
Served as USS Akela (SP-1793) in 1918-1919

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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Photo #: NH 90616-A

Akela
(American Steam Yacht, 1899)

Underway prior to World War I.
This yacht was acquired by the Navy on 24 December 1917 and commissioned on 16 April 1918 as USS Akela (SP-1793). She was returned to her owner on 19 May 1919.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 87KB; 740 x 585 pixels

 


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