The USS Challenge (ID-1015) was a cargo ship that served in the United States Navy during World War I. Originally built in 1913 as the SS Santa Teresa, the ship was acquired by the Navy in 1918 and commissioned as the USS Challenge. It operated as a cargo carrier, transporting materials and supplies to support the war effort in Europe. The ship had a crew of 71 officers and enlisted men. During its service, the USS Challenge faced various challenges, including encounters with German submarines and adverse weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, the ship successfully completed multiple voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. After the war ended, the USS Challenge was decommissioned in 1919 and returned to its original owner. The ship's history sheds light on the vital role that cargo ships played in supporting military operations during World War I. The USS Challenge's service exemplifies the contributions of merchant vessels that were requisitioned by the Navy to transport essential goods and materials to troops and allies overseas.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.