page_title: USS Corona (SP-813)
hierarchical_section_title: USS Corona (SP-813)
caption_attribution_description: English: Photo #: NH 83444 USS Corona (SP-813) Underway in 1917, with her crew manning her rail, probably as she was departing New York City en route to France on 31 July. Pier in the center distance is marked "Compagnie Generale Transatlantique -- French Line". U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-c/sp813.htm
context_page_description: USS Corona (SP-813) was a yacht acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was outfitted as a patrol craft, and assigned to the North Atlantic Ocean, based out of Brest, France, to protect shipping from the German submarines and Q-ships. Post-war she was decommissioned, returned to her original condition, and disposed of by public auction.
context_section_description: USS Corona (SP-813) was a yacht acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was outfitted as a patrol craft, and assigned to the North Atlantic Ocean, based out of Brest, France, to protect shipping from the German submarines and Q-ships. Post-war she was decommissioned, returned to her original condition, and disposed of by public auction.
caption: USS Corona sailing for France.
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