USS Emma (SP-1223)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Emma.

History
United States
Name	USS Emma
Namesake	Previous name retained
Completed	1891
Acquired	1917
In service	1917
Out of service	1918
Notes	Operated as private motorboat Emma 1891-1917
General characteristics
Type	Patrol vessel
Tonnage	11 GRT

The second USS Emma (SP-1223) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in service from 1917 to 1918.

Emma was built as a private motorboat of the same name in 1891. In 1917, the U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner for use as a section patrol boat during World War I. She was placed in non-commissioned service as USS Emma (SP-1223).

Assigned to the 5th Naval District, Emma served on patrol duties until sometime in 1918.

References

• This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
• SP-1223 Emma at Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships -- Listed by Hull Number "SP" #s and "ID" #s -- World War I Era Patrol Vessels and other Acquired Ships and Craft numbered from SP-1200 through SP-1299
• NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive Emma (SP 1223)