Built in New York
Noma (SP–131) a steam yacht, was built in 1902 by the Burlee Dry Dock Co., Staten Island, New York; was acquired by the Navy from Vincent Astor; commissioned 10 May 1917, Lt. Comdr. Lamar Richard Leahy in command.
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