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USS Mystery


Country of Registry
United States
Commissioning Date
July 25, 1917
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
ship

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The USS Mystery (SP-428) was a United States Navy patrol vessel during World War I. Originally built as a private yacht named Mystery, it was acquired by the Navy in 1917 and commissioned for war service. The ship was primarily used for coastal patrol duties along the Atlantic coast of the United States during the war. Equipped with depth charges and a deck gun, the USS Mystery played a role in anti-submarine warfare efforts to protect American waters from German U-boats. After the war, the ship was decommissioned and sold back to its original owner. The USS Mystery's service history sheds light on the Navy's utilization of civilian vessels for military purposes during wartime, showcasing the adaptability and resourcefulness of naval forces during periods 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.

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