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For other ships with the same name, see USS Housatonic.
The USS Housatonic (SP-1697)
History
NameUSS Housatonic (Sp-1697)
NamesakeThe Housatonic River
Builderbuilt in 1899 by Newport News Shipbuilding in Norfolk, Virginia.
Completed1899
Commissioned25 January 1918
Decommissioned5 August 1919
General characteristics

Commissioning

The USS Housatonic (SP-1697) was built in 1899 and commissioned by the United States Navy in 1918. She was built in 1899 by Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co., Norfolk, Virginia. [1] The Housatonic served as a mine planter to the Navy as a part of the Navy's 3rd Naval District until 5 August 1919. The ship engaged in laying mines in the North Sea during World War I. Her Commanding officer John Greenslade was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal while aboard the ship.[2]

Commandinding Officers

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References

  1. ^ "Housatonic". Webster's Online Dictionary.
  2. ^ "Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Greenslade". MilitaryTimes.
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