USS Charles P. Kuper (SP-1235) was a United States Navy tug in service from 1917 to 1919.
Charles P. Kuper was built as the commercial tug C. Offerman in 1892 by Browne at Tottenville on Staten Island, New York. On 29 November 1906, she was sold to the Simmons Lighterage CompanyNavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive Charles P. Kuper (SP 1235). of New York City, which renamed her Charles P. Kuper.
In August 1917, the U.S. Navy chartered Charles P. Kuper from her owner, the Simmons Transportation CompanyDepartment of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships: Charles P. Kuper (American Harbor Tug, 1892). Previously named C. Offerman. Served as USS Charles P. Kuper (SP-1235) in 1917-1919 gives this name for Charles P. Kupers owner in 1917, which differs from the name given by NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive Charles P. Kuper (SP 1235) for 1906 (see note 1). of New York City for use during World War I. She entered service as USS Charles P. Kuper (SP-1235) in 1917.
Assigned to the 3rd Naval District and based at New York City, Charles P. Kuper served in New York Harbor under the control of the Supply Department for the rest of World War I and into 1919.
The Navy returned Charles P. Kuper to Simmons TransportationBoth Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships: Charles P. Kuper (American Harbor Tug, 1892). Previously named C. Offerman. Served as USS Charles P. Kuper (SP-1235) in 1917-1919 and NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive Charles P. Kuper (SP 1235) agree on this name for Charles P. Kupers owner in 1919. on 21 July 1919.
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Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships: Charles P. Kuper (American Harbor Tug, 1892). Previously named C. Offerman. Served as USS Charles P. Kuper (SP-1235) in 1917-1919