Today in Wheeling History: March 18--The gunboats USS Wheeling and USS Marietta were launched together in an impressive double launching ceremony in San Francisco, California (1897).
The USS Wheeling (PG-14) was a gunboat launched on March 18, 1897, in San Francisco, California. Named after the city of Wheeling, West Virginia, she was sponsored by Miss Lucie S. Brown at her launching ceremony. Miss Lucie S. Brown was a resident of Wheeling and was selected to have the honor of christening the ship. The Wheeling served in various conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the Boxer Rebellion.
During World War I, the Wheeling was involved in patrolling and escort duties in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the Azores. She also participated in anti-submarine operations, engaging German U-boats on several occasions.
After the war, the Wheeling was assigned as a training ship for naval reservists. She served in this capacity in New Orleans and New York City until the end of World War II. In 1946, shortly after the war's conclusion, the USS Wheeling was decommissioned and sold for scrap.
Throughout her nearly 50 years of service, the USS Wheeling proved to be a versatile and reliable vessel, serving in various roles and conflicts. The ship and her crew played a significant part in U.S. naval history during the first half of the 20th century.
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Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wikipedia, Naval History and Heritage Command, U.S. Naval Historical Center
The USS Wheeling (PG-14) was a gunboat launched on March 18, 1897, in San Francisco, California. Named after the city of Wheeling, West Virginia, she was sponsored by Miss Lucie S. Brown at her launching ceremony. Miss Lucie S. Brown was a resident of Wheeling and was selected to have the honor of christening the ship. The Wheeling served in various conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the Boxer Rebellion.
During World War I, the Wheeling was involved in patrolling and escort duties in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and the Azores. She also participated in anti-submarine operations, engaging German U-boats on several occasions.
After the war, the Wheeling was assigned as a training ship for naval reservists. She served in this capacity in New Orleans and New York City until the end of World War II. In 1946, shortly after the war's conclusion, the USS Wheeling was decommissioned and sold for scrap.
Throughout her nearly 50 years of service, the USS Wheeling proved to be a versatile and reliable vessel, serving in various roles and conflicts. The ship and her crew played a significant part in U.S. naval history during the first half of the 20th century.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/58yj6rnh) (https://tinyurl.com/3zzjzh3w) (https://tinyurl.com/2dht72j2) (https://tinyurl.com/2p929enp) (https://tinyurl.com/3jdy6kpu) (https://tinyurl.com/dzesbfb) (https://tinyurl.com/2mapv7un) (https://tinyurl.com/4advbujk) (https://tinyurl.com/yvnxe7j9)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wikipedia, Naval History and Heritage Command, U.S. Naval Historical Center
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