Housatonic II SP-1697

Housatonic II

(SP-1697: dp. 7,620 n., 1. 405'1", b. 48', dr. 22'6", s. 15k.,cpl.100;a.15",23",2mg.)

The second Housatonic was built in 1899 by Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Co., Norfolk, Va., and was acquired by the Navy from Southern Pacific Steam Ship Co., under the nameEl Rio. She commissioned 25 January 1918 and served as a mine planter in the 3d Naval District until decommissioning 5 August 1919 when she was returned to her owner.