The USS Adonis was a ship acquired by the United States Navy during World War I for use as a patrol vessel. Originally built as a civilian yacht in 1906, the ship was commissioned as a patrol vessel in 1917. It primarily served in the waters of the 2nd Naval District on the east coast of the United States. The USS Adonis was armed with a single 3-inch gun and depth charges for anti-submarine warfare. After the end of World War I, the ship was decommissioned in 1919 and sold to a private owner. The ship's subsequent fate is unknown, as there is no record of its further service or final disposition. The USS Adonis represents a part of the United States Navy's efforts to acquire and repurpose civilian vessels for military use during times of conflict, highlighting the adaptability and resourcefulness of naval forces in utilizing available assets to fulfill their mission requirements.

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