The USS Joanna (SP-1963) was a United States Navy patrol vessel that served during World War I from 1917 to 1920. Originally constructed as a private motorboat, she was built in 1917 by the Albany Boat Corporation located in Watervliet, New York. Her design and specifications as a private motorboat are not detailed on the Wikipedia page, but her conversion for naval service indicates she was suitable for patrol duties. In late 1917, the U.S. Navy purchased the vessel from her owner, Martin A. Metzner, to augment its patrol forces during the ongoing war. The Navy formally took delivery of her on December 9, 1917, and she was commissioned into service the same month as USS Joanna (SP-1963). Once in service, she was assigned to the 3rd Naval District, which covered the New York area. Throughout her naval career, USS Joanna was engaged primarily in patrol duties, contributing to maritime security and surveillance efforts during World War I. These patrols were crucial for safeguarding the U.S. coastlines and harbors against enemy submarines and other threats. However, specific details of her patrol missions, modifications, or notable events during her service are not provided in the available source. After the conclusion of hostilities, the USS Joanna’s status became uncertain. In 1920, she was officially written off the Navy list as "unaccounted for abroad," indicating that her ultimate fate was unresolved or that she was lost or disposed of outside U.S. custody. Her service, though relatively brief, exemplifies the widespread use of private vessels converted for wartime patrol duties during World War I, reflecting the rapid expansion of naval resources during the conflict.

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