USS Elizabeth M. Froelich

USS Elizabeth M. Froelich (SP-380) was a minesweeper that served in the United States Navy from 1917 to 1919.

History
United States
NameUSS Elizabeth M. Froelich
NamesakePrevious name retained
Acquired18 May 1917
Commissioned18 May 1917
Decommissioned14 April 1919[1] or 14 May 1919[2]
FateReturned to owner 14 April 1919[1] or 14 May 1919[2]
NotesOperated as commercial freight boat Elizabeth M. Froelich until 1917 and from 1919
General characteristics
TypeMinesweeper
Length138 ft (42 m)
Beam18 ft (5.5 m)
Speed10 knots
Complement28
Armament1 × 6-pounder gun

Elizabeth M. Froelich was built as a commercial freight boat of the same name. On 18 May 1917, the U.S. Navy acquired her at New York City from her owner for use on the section patrol as a minesweeper during World War I. She was commissioned as USS Elizabeth M. Froelich (SP-380) the same day.

After fitting out as a minesweeper, Elizabeth M. Froelich was assigned to the 5th Naval District, where she operated for the rest of World War I and into 1919. She was decommissioned and returned to her owner on the same day in 1919; sources differ as to whether the day was 14 April 1919[1] or 14 May 1919.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (at http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e3/elizabeth_m_froelich.htm).
  2. ^ a b c NavSource Online (at http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/170380.htm).

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