Nantahala, 5895 gross ton cargo steamship, was built as part of the World War I shipbuilding effort at San Francisco, California. Originally named Wautahala, she was launched in July 1918 and completed later in that year. The Navy took her over in November 1918 and placed her in commission as USS Nantahala (ID # 3519). For the next five months, she served with the Naval Overseas Transportation Service, primarily carrying food to the war-ravaged European continent. Nantahala was decommissioned in April 1919 and returned to the United States Shipping Board.
This page features our only view of the cargo steamer Nantahala (originally named Wautahala), which served as USS Nantahala in 1918-19.
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Page made 19 April 2002