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USS Zebra

cargo ship of the United States Navy


Manufacturer
Permanente Metals
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
ship
Decommissioning Date
January 21, 1946

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The USS Zebra was a United States Navy ship that served during World War I as a minesweeper. Originally built as a civilian yacht, it was acquired by the Navy in 1917 and commissioned as USS Zebra. The ship was primarily used for patrol and minesweeping duties in the waters of the 5th Naval District during the war. After the war, the USS Zebra was decommissioned in 1919 and returned to her original owner. The ship's history following its return to civilian use is not well-documented. The USS Zebra's service during World War I as a minesweeper highlights the diverse roles that ships played during the conflict, from combat vessels to support and auxiliary craft.

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

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