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Lenape (ID 2700)
Lenape served both the U. S. Army and Navy.
Transport: Launched in 1912 by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, VA; Acquired from the Army, 10 April 1918; Commissioned, 24 April 1918; Decommissioned 28 October 1918 and returned to the U. S. Army. Fate unknown.
Specifications: Displacement 3,389 t.; Length 398'; Beam 50'; Draft 18' 6"; Speed 15 kts.; Complement 226; Armament one 5" and one 3".
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At the New York Navy Yard, 20 August 1918. U.S. Navy photo NH 51273 |
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At the New York Navy Yard, 20 August 1918. U.S. Navy photo NH 51274 |
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Lenape, a troop transport, was launched by Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Va., in 1912. Operated as an Army transport during the first part of World War I, acquired by the Navy 10 April 1918; and commissioned 24 April 1918, Comdr. Robert Morris in command.Lenape sailed early in May 1918 with troops and equipment for European duty, arriving Brest, France, on the 23d. After returning to Newport News 6 June, the transport made two additional voyages to France, debarking troops at French ports for the vital campaigns of World War I. Returning from her third cruise in late summer, Lenape was returned to the Army 28 October 1918.
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