USS Northampton (SP-670)  The first USS "Northampton" (SP-670), was a wooden motor boat acquired by the United States Navy for patrol duty during World War I.  "Northampton" was built by Wilson of Birdsnest, Virginia, and was acquired by the U.S. Navy on free lease from John A. Parsons of Norfolk, Virginia, on 5 May 1917. "Northampton" was assigned to the 5th Naval District. She operated on section patrol until returned to her owner on 19 December 1918.