Folly (SP-1453)
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Folly |
| Namesake | Previous name retained |
| Completed | 1884 |
| Acquired | 1917 |
| Fate | Left U.S. Navy service 1918 |
| Notes | Served as civilian schooner Folly 1884-1917 (Before Navy service) |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol vessel |
| Propulsion | Sails |
Folly (SP-1453) was a sailing schooner that served in the United States Navy as a patrol vessel during World War I.
Folly served on section patrol duties in the 5th Naval District in a non-commissioned status during the period the United States participated in the war.
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.- SP-1453 Folly at Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships: -- Listed by Hull Number: "SP" #s and "ID" #s -- World War I Era Patrol Vessels and other Acquired Ships and Craft numbered from SP-1400 through SP-1499
- NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive Folly (SP 1453)
