From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

Delaware

An Indian tribe, the first state in the Union, a bay, and a river.


 

SP-467 (later AT-53 and YT-111) served in the Navy from 1917 to 1923. Although officially known as SP-467, she was erroneously listed under her merchant name, Delaware, on various occasions.

 

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT