A Brief History of the U. S. S. Imperator One of the Two Largest Ships in the U. S. Navy.

This historical account provides an overview of the U.S.S. Imperator a former German passenger liner seized by the United States during World War I and repurposed for military use. Renowned as one of the largest ships in the Navy at the time the Imperator played a pivotal role in transporting troops and supplies across the Atlantic. The book details its transition from luxury liner to troopship highlighting its impressive size capacity and technological innovations.Through anecdotes and statistics the narrative emphasizes the Imperator’s contribution to the Allied victory and its significance as a symbol of U.S. naval power. The text also touches on the challenges of refitting and operating such a massive vessel offering readers a glimpse into the logistical complexities of wartime naval operations. This brief history celebrates the ship's service and its place in early 20th-century maritime history.