The USS Mystery (ID-2744) was a cargo ship that served in the United States Navy during World War I. Originally named SS War Topaz, it was acquired by the Navy in 1918 and commissioned as USS Mystery. The ship was primarily used for transporting military cargo and troops between the United States and Europe during the war. Mystery made several successful voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the war effort. Following the end of World War I, USS Mystery was decommissioned and returned to its original owners. The ship resumed its commercial operations as SS War Topaz until it was eventually scrapped in 1934. While its service was relatively brief, USS Mystery played a vital role in supporting the U.S. Navy's logistical needs during the war. The ship's history highlights the important role that cargo vessels like Mystery played in ensuring the transportation of troops, supplies, and equipment during wartime.

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