 "Newport" was loaned to the Massachusetts Naval Militia on 2 June 1907, and on 27 October 1907 was reassigned to the New York Nautical School.She also served as training ship for the 3rd Naval District until June 1918, when she was returned to the Navy for wartime service.On 26 July 1918 she was reassigned to continue duty as a New York State training ship under control of the Commandant, 3rd Naval District.