USS General Putnam (SP-2284)
- USS General Putnam (SP-2284)
USS "General Putnam" (SP-2284) was ferry boat acquired by the U.S. Navy for local service for a short period of time during World War I. She was returned to her owner at the close of the war.
World War I service
"General Putnam" (SP-2284), a ferry boat, was built in 1902 by Pusey & Jones, Wilmington, Delaware; acquired under charter by the U.S. Navy 6 February 1918 from her owner, John E. Moore & Co., New York City; taken over 16 July 1918; and placed in service at New York City 29 July 1919. Assigned to the 3d Naval District, "General Putnam" was manned by the owner's civilian crew and was used as a ferry boat between New York Navy Yard and Ellis Island.
After the Armistice, she was returned to her owner 2 October 1919.
References
*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/g3/general_putnam.htm
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