The USS Resolute (SP-3218) was a yacht acquired by the United States Navy during World War I for use as a patrol vessel. Built in 1913, the ship was initially named Cangarda and operated as a luxury yacht. The vessel was commissioned by the Navy in 1917 and assigned to patrol duties off the U.S. East Coast during the war. After the conflict ended, the USS Resolute was decommissioned in 1919 and returned to its original owner. The ship's history post-World War I is unclear, but it was eventually sold to new owners and operated under different names. The USS Resolute's service during the war highlights the Navy's practice of acquiring civilian vessels for military use during times of conflict. The ship's story also reflects the versatility and adaptability of vessels in wartime, as luxury yachts were repurposed for patrol missions. Overall, the USS Resolute (SP-3218) represents a unique chapter in maritime history, where civilian ships were transformed into military assets to meet the demands of wartime operations.

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