USS Noma, a 1250-ton (displacement) patrol vessel, was built in 1902 by the Burlee Dry Dock Company of Staten Island, New York, as the 763 gross ton steam yacht of the same name. Her owner, Vincent Astor of New York City, loaned her to the Navy in May 1917 for use during the First World War. Placed in commission at that time, Noma soon crossed the Atlantic to Brest, France, to begin nearly two years of service in European and Mediterranean waters. Her combat career began in July when she attacked a German U-boat. During the rest of 1917 and most of 1918 Noma escorted convoys and performed patrol duties off western France, taking part in several engagements with enemy submarines. After a brief assignment at Plymouth, England, following the November 1918 Armistice, the converted yacht was sent to Constantinople, Turkey. Between February and May 1919 she supported the American Relief Commission during its operations in the Black Sea. Noma left for home later in May. She was decommissioned in mid-July 1919 and returned to her owner.
This page features all the views we have concerning the steam yacht Noma of 1902 and USS Noma (SP-131).
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In addition to the views reference above, the National Archives appears to hold at least one other photograph of USS Noma (SP-131). The following listing describes this image:
The image listed below is NOT in the
Naval Historical Center's collections.
DO NOT try to obtain it using the procedures described in our
page "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions".
USS Noma in harbor, circa 1917-1919. Starboard bow surface view. Reproductions of this image should be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system for pictures not held by the Naval Historical Center. The image listed above is NOT in the Naval Historical Center's collections. DO NOT try to obtain it using the procedures described in our page "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions". |
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Page made 30 April 2005