USS Pretoria
German built transatlantic liner

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The USS Pretoria was a passenger and cargo ship built in 1897 by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, Germany. Initially named SS Pretoria, the vessel was later acquired by the United States Navy in 1918 during World War I and commissioned as USS Pretoria. The ship was used primarily for transporting troops and supplies to support the war effort. USS Pretoria was armed with naval guns and played a crucial role in escorting convoys and protecting against German submarines in the Atlantic Ocean. After the war, the ship was decommissioned and returned to its civilian owners. It continued its service as a commercial vessel until being scrapped in the 1930s. The USS Pretoria's military service during World War I highlighted the importance of merchant ships in naval operations and the challenges they faced in wartime conditions. The ship's history reflects the significant role played by maritime transportation in global conflicts and the adaptability of vessels like the Pretoria in serving military needs.
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