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'''Absaroka''' was built in 1917 for the United States Shipping Board by Skinner & Eddy Co., [[Seattle]], Wash.; taken over by the [[Navy]] on a bare [[boat]] basis on 17 September 1918; and commissioned that same day, Lt. Comdr. O. W. Hughes in command.
The '''Absaroka''' was a [[ship]] built in 1917 for the United States Shipping Board by Skinner & Eddy Co., [[Seattle]], Wash.; taken over by the [[Navy]] on a bare [[boat]] basis on 17 September 1918; and commissioned that same day, Lt. Comdr. O. W. Hughes in command.
Absaroka was assigned to the Naval Overseas Transportation Service following her commissioning. Between October 1918 and February 1919, the ship made two transatlantic voyages carrying Army cargo to ports in [[France]], [[England]], and the Netherlands. During her second trip, Absaroka rescued the captain and crew of the disabled British steamer War Marvel and landed them safely at [[Falmouth]], England.
Absaroka was assigned to the Naval Overseas Transportation Service following her commissioning. Between October 1918 and February 1919, the ship made two transatlantic voyages carrying Army cargo to ports in [[France]], [[England]], and the Netherlands. During her second trip, Absaroka rescued the captain and crew of the disabled British steamer War Marvel and landed them safely at [[Falmouth]], England.