USS Inca (1898)

USS Inca (1898)

USS "Inca" (1898) was a small 120-ton yacht acquired by the U. S. Navy during the Spanish-American War. She was outfitted with an 11-pounder gun and, for a short while, patrolled Boston Harbor, before being turned over to the Massachusetts militia as a training ship, a role she retained until 1908.

Built in South Boston

"Inca", a screw steamer, was built in 1898 by George Lawley & Son, South Boston, Massachusetts, and was acquired by the Navy from F. B. McQuesten of Boston, Massachusetts, 13 June 1898. She commissioned 15 June, Lt. W. E. McKay in command.

Spanish-American War service

"Inca", was assigned to Boston harbor during the Spanish-American War, serving as a patrol and training vessel.

Subsequent service

She decommissioned 27 August 1898, and was turned over to the Massachusetts Militia, which she served as a training ship until 1908.

References

See also

* United States Navy
* Spanish-American War
* Massachusetts militia

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-i/inca-1.htm USS Inca (1898-1908)]


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