Hatteras, a 10,505-ton steam cargo ship, was built in 1917 at Sparrows Point, Maryland. Upon completion, she was acquired the U.S. Navy and commissioned as USS Hatteras (ID # 2142). In January-March 1918, she twice tried to cross the Atlantic to Europe with war cargo, but had to turn back both times after being damaged by storms. Hatteras made a successful voyage to France in April, and completed four more trans-Atlantic trips by March 1919. In April 1919, she was decommissioned and turned over to the U.S. Shipping Board. Hatteras remained in that organization's custody until she was disposed of in 1938.
This page features our only views of the cargo ship Hatteras, later USS Hatteras.
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Page made 10 February 2001
Minor text correction 12 October 2003