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Photo # NH 102123:  USS Patrol # 10 in port, during World War I

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USS Patrol # 10 (SP-85), 1917-1921

USS Patrol # 10, a 60-foot motor patrol boat, was built in 1917 at Greenport, Long Island, New York, for a civilian owner, probably in connection with the "Preparedness" program that preceded U.S. entry into World War I. The Navy acquired her in May 1917, placed her in commission in September of that year, and employed her in the New York City area for the rest of World War I. Decommissioned after the end of the conflict, Patrol # 10 was first advertised for sale in February 1920 and finally sold in August 1921.

This page features our only views of USS Patrol # 10 (SP-85).


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Photo #: NH 98346

USS Patrol # 10 (SP-85)


Underway, circa summer 1917.
Note her name on the stern: "USS TEN".

Collection of Robert S. Waters. Donated by Mrs. Alice W. Thomas, 1972.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 102123

USS Patrol No. 10 (SP-85)


In port during World War I.
Built in 1917 by Greenport Basin & Construction Company, Greenport, Long Island, and originally called Greenport Hull 288, this motor boat was acquired by the Navy on 3 May 1917 and commissioned on 3 October 1917. She was sold on 5 August 1921. Patrol No. 10 was similar to two boats built for Russia and taken over by the U.S. Navy, Hetman (SP-1150) and Russ (SP-1151), ex Greenport Hull 277 and Greenport Hull 278.
The superstructure of USS Patrol No. 6 (SP-54) is visible in the left background. The boat at far right, with numbers on her bow, is USS Daiquiri (SP-1285).

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 102199

USS Sea Otter (SP-781)


In port with many other Section Patrol craft, probably while awaiting disposal in 1919.
USS Daiquiri (SP-1285) is in the right background. Second boat inboard of Sea Otter is USS Patrol # 10 (SP-85).
Built in 1913 as a pleasure craft, Sea Otter was acquired by the Navy for World War I service and placed in commission on 11 June 1917. She was stricken on 7 November 1919 and sold on 16 January 1920.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 106KB; 740 x 430 pixels

 


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Page made I October 2002
New image added 6 April 2003