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Photo # NH 99276:  Yacht Wacondah underway, prior to World War I

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USS Wacondah (SP-238), 1917-1920.
Originally the civilian yacht Revolution (1901), which was later renamed Wacondah and Intercolonial

USS Wacondah, a 190 gross ton patrol yacht, was built in 1901 at Morris Heights, New York, as the civilian "express" yacht Revolution. Renamed Wacondah by a new owner in 1907, she was acquired by the Navy in May 1917. Though evaluated as "Apparently built for speed, and not for sea going qualities", she was converted to a warship and placed in commission in mid-September 1917. Wacondah operated out of New York harbor for the remainder of World War I, and for some months after the fighting ended. She was stricken from the Navy list in August 1919 and sold in June 1920. Following sale, she was renamed Intercolonial.

This page features all the views we have related to USS Wacondah (SP-238) and to the civilian yacht Revolution of 1901, which was later renamed Wacondah and Intercolonial.


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Photo #: NH 100224

Revolution
(American Yacht, 1901)

In port when first completed in 1901. Location is probably the Charles L. Seabury & Company or Gas Engine & Power Company boatyard at Morris Heights, New York.
The craft on the shipways at left is probably USS Wilkes (Torpedo Boat # 35).
Revolution was renamed Wacondah in 1907. Delivered to the Navy on 24 May 1917, she was commissioned for World War I service as USS Wacondah (SP-238) on 14 September 1917. She was stricken on 21 August 1919 and sold on 24 May 1920. Her name was afterwards changed to Intercolonial.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 78KB; 740 x 470 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 102501

Revolution
(American Steam Yacht, 1901)

Underway, circa 1901.
An early "express" yacht equipped with a 1400 I.H.P. triple-expansion engine and designed to make 18 knots, she was renamed Wacondah in 1907. The Navy took her over on 24 May 1917 and placed her in commission on 14 September 1917 as USS Wacondah (SP-238). She was stricken on 21 August 1919, sold on 24 May 1920, and later renamed Intercolonial.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 65KB; 740 x 545 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 99276

Wacondah
(American Steam Yacht, 1901)

Underway, prior to World War I.
This craft was USS Wacondah (SP-238) in 1917-1920.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 93KB; 740 x 440 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 102502

Wacondah
(American Steam Yacht, 1901)

Underway, prior to World War I.
This "express" yacht was originally named Revolution. She was USS Wacondah (SP-238) in 1917-1920 and after returning to civilian ownership was renamed Intercolonial.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 64KB; 740 x 540 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 41951

USS Wacondah
(SP-238)

Underway, circa 1917-1919.
Photographed from on board USS Thetis (SP-391), which was lying at anchor off Race Rock Light.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 90KB; 740 x 440 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 41950

USS Wacondah
(SP-238)

Underway, circa 1917-1919.
Photographed from on board USS Thetis (SP-391), which was lying at anchor off Race Rock Light.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 84KB; 740 x 425 pixels

 


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