Avis, a 52-foot motor boat, was built in 1908 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for use as a pleasure craft. Acquired by the Navy for World War I service, she was placed in commission in late July 1917 as USS Avis (SP-382). Beginning in September of that year she was employed on patrol duties at Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, guarding the approaches to the "Soo" locks between Lakes Huron and Superior. Laid up at Detroit during the winter of 1917-1918, she returned to Sault Sainte Marie in May 1918. With the need for her services ended by the 11 November 1918 Armistice, she was returned to her owner a few days later.
This page features the only view we have of the motor boat Avis, which was USS Avis (SP-382) in 1917-1918.
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Page made 10 December 2003