USS Elizabeth M. Froelich (SP-380) was a minesweeper that served in the United States Navy from 1917 to 1919.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Elizabeth M. Froelich |
| Namesake | Previous name retained |
| Acquired | 18 May 1917 |
| Commissioned | 18 May 1917 |
| Decommissioned | 14 April 1919[1] or 14 May 1919[2] |
| Fate | Returned to owner 14 April 1919[1] or 14 May 1919[2] |
| Notes | Operated as commercial freight boat Elizabeth M. Froelich until 1917 and from 1919 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Length | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Beam | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Complement | 28 |
| Armament | 1 × 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 edit
- ^ a b c Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (at http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e3/elizabeth_m_froelich.htm).
References edit
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
- NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive: Elizabeth M. Froelich (SP 380)