The USS Eaglet was a steam yacht that served as a patrol vessel for the United States Navy during World War I. Originally named Alcedo, the ship was acquired by the Navy in 1917 and commissioned as USS Eaglet. It was primarily used for patrol and escort duties along the Atlantic coast of the United States during the war. The vessel was armed with a 3-pounder gun and depth charges for defense against enemy submarines. After the war, the USS Eaglet was decommissioned in 1919 and sold to private owners. It was later renamed several times and served various roles, including as a yacht and fishing vessel. The ship's final fate is unknown, as there are no records of its ultimate disposition. The USS Eaglet represents the Navy's use of civilian vessels for wartime purposes and provides insight into the diverse roles and contributions of different types of ships during times of conflict.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.