The fourth USS Niagara (SP-246) was a motor boat that served in the United States Navy during World War I.

History
United States
NameUSS Niagara
NamesakeFort Niagara
BuilderMatthews Boat Company, Port Clinton, Ohio
Completed1913
Acquired9 June 1917
Commissioned9 June 1917
FateReturned to owner 20 March 1919
General characteristics
TypeMotor boat
Displacement46 tons
Length80 ft 6 in (24.54 m)
Beam14 ft 4 in (4.37 m)
Draft4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h)
Complement11
Armament

Niagara was built by Matthews Boat Company at Port Clinton, Ohio, in 1913. She was acquired by the U.S. Navy on lease from Lawrence D. Buhl of Detroit, Michigan, on 9 June 1917 for service in World War I, and was commissioned the same day.

Niagara served as a motor patrol boat in the 9th Naval District until returned to her owner on 20 March 1919.

References

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  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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