The USS Xenia was a steel-hulled, single-screw freighter that served in the United States Navy during World War I. Originally named the SS Xenia, the ship was acquired by the Navy in 1917 and commissioned as USS Xenia (ID-2515). It primarily operated in the Atlantic Ocean, transporting cargo between the United States and European ports during the war. The ship was armed with a single 6-inch (152 mm) gun and was equipped with wireless communications. USS Xenia also had a crew of 85 officers and men during its service. After the war, the ship was decommissioned in 1919 and returned to its original owners. Despite its relatively short naval career, USS Xenia played a vital role in supporting the war effort by transporting essential supplies and personnel across the Atlantic.

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