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USS Sylvia

patrol vessel of the United States Navy


Country of Registry
United States
Commissioning Date
September 04, 1917
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
ship

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The USS Sylvia (SP-471) was a patrol vessel in the United States Navy during World War I. Originally a private yacht built in 1916, it was acquired by the Navy in 1917 for use as a section patrol boat. Renamed the USS Sylvia, it was armed with one 3-inch gun and depth charges for anti-submarine warfare. The ship patrolled the waters off the east coast of the United States, primarily engaged in escort duties and anti-submarine operations. After the war, the USS Sylvia was decommissioned in 1919 and returned to its original owner. The ship's subsequent fate and history are not well-documented. Overall, the USS Sylvia played a role in the Navy's efforts during World War I, serving as a patrol vessel to protect American shores from potential threats.

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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