USS Helenita (YP-2230)

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US flag 48 stars.svgUnited States
NamesakeUSS Helenita
OwnerMarine Aviation Corps
Laid downdate unknown
Acquiredby the Navy in 1919
In serviceFebruary 1919
Out of serviceAugust 1919
Strickennot known
Homeport Norfolk, Virginia
FateLoaned to the City of Norfolk, Virginia, Department of Public Safety; later sold on 22 June 1923
General characteristics
Type Motorboat
Displacementnot known
Length45'
Beam11' 8"
Draftnot known
Propulsionnot known
Speednot known
Complementnot known
Armamentnot known

USS Helenita (YP-2230) was a motorboat acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was configured as a district patrol craft, and was used to patrol the Norfolk, Virginia, waterways. She was then loaned to the city of Norfolk before eventually being sold as excess to needs.

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Built as a motorboat

The second military vessel to be so named by the U.S. Navy, Helenita was a small wooden motor boat acquired by the Navy in 1919, probably from the Marine Aviation Corps.

World War I service

She was used as a district patrol craft in the 5th Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia, from February to August 1919.

On loan to Norfolk, Virginia

In August 1919 she was transferred to the City of Norfolk, Virginia, Department of Public Safety. Transferred 30 August, Helenita served the city until 1 December 1922, when she was returned to the Navy at Norfolk.

Final disposition

She was finally sold to H. W. Bleckley, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 22 June 1923.

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