USS Minnetonka
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USS Minnetonka


Manufacturer
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
steamship

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USS Minnetonka was a steamship acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1898 for Spanish-American War service. It was built in 1867 as a merchant ship before being purchased and converted into a naval auxiliary cruiser. The ship served as a transport vessel during the war, carrying troops and supplies to Cuba. Following the war, it was decommissioned in 1899. In 1900, the USS Minnetonka was re-commissioned and served as a training ship for naval apprentices and a transport for Marines during the Philippine-American War. The ship also participated in the Boxer Rebellion in China. In 1902, it was decommissioned for the final time and sold in 1903. Overall, the USS Minnetonka had a short but active service history, playing significant roles in multiple conflicts and serving various purposes for the U.S. Navy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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