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Photo # NH 103043: USS Montpelier in port, 1919

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-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --

USS Montpelier (ID # 1954), 1919-1919.
Previously S.S. Bochum (German Freighter, 1912) and the American steamship Montpelier

USS Montpelier, a 16,000-ton (displacement) transport, was built at Rostock, Germany, in 1912 as a 6161 gross ton German commercial freighter. She was seized by the U.S. Government in 1917 under the name Bochum. Later renamed Montpelier, she operated under charter to the Army during World War I. In March 1919 she began conversion to a transport and, when this work was completed, entered commissioned service as USS Montpelier (ID # 1954). The ship was decommissioned and returned to the U.S. Shipping Board in October 1919.

This page features our only views concerning USS Montpelier (ID # 1954) and the freighter Bochum.


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Photo #: NH 99538

Bochum (German Freighter, 1912)

In port after being taken over by the U.S. Government, possibly on 24 August 1917 when she was inspected by the 12th Naval District.
Later renamed Montepelier, this ship served as USS Montpelier (ID # 1954) in 1919.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 99539

USS Montpelier (ID # 1954)

In port, possibly when she was inspected by the 3rd Naval District on 11 April 1919.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 59KB; 635 x 675 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103043

USS Montpelier (ID # 1954)

In port, with a New Mexico class battleship alongside, 1919.
The original image is printed on postal card ("AZO") stock. The card's reverse bears the pencilled inscription "The boat I came home on from France".

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2005.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 56KB; 740 x 440 pixels

 


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Page made 18 February 2004
Link added 4 May 2007