USS Nokomis (SP-609)

The USS Nokomis (SP-609) was an armed patrol vessel that served in the United States Navy during World War I. The "SP" designation indicated that it was a Section Patrol craft, privately owned and leased or commissioned by the Navy for wartime service.

Nokomis was originally a steel-hulled yacht built in 1900. Upon the outbreak of World War I, the Navy acquired the vessel from its owner and commissioned it as USS Nokomis (SP-609). Specific details regarding its pre-war ownership and original intended purpose often vary depending on historical sources.

During its naval service, the Nokomis performed patrol duties, primarily along the Atlantic coast of the United States. These duties typically involved searching for enemy submarines, escorting merchant convoys, and enforcing neutrality laws. Its size and armament were suitable for near-shore operations and coastal defense.

Following the end of World War I, the USS Nokomis (SP-609) was decommissioned and returned to its original owner. Its subsequent fate is often less documented, and its later use and eventual disposition are generally not as widely known as its wartime service. Available historical data on the vessel after its naval service are limited.