The USS Concord (SP-773) was a patrol vessel that served in the United States Navy during World War I. Originally a private yacht named Noma II, it was acquired by the Navy for use as a patrol boat. The ship was commissioned in May 1917 and served as a coastal patrol vessel along the East Coast of the United States during the war. It was armed with deck guns and depth charges for anti-submarine warfare. Following the end of the war, the USS Concord was decommissioned and sold in 1920. The ship's subsequent civilian career included various owners and names before eventually being scrapped in 1941. The USS Concord's service highlights the Navy's use of civilian vessels for military purposes during times of conflict, showcasing the adaptability and versatility of ships in fulfilling different roles as needed by the military.

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