The USS Teaser (SP-933) was a motorboat acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War I for patrol duties. Originally built in 1916 as a pleasure craft, the vessel was commissioned in May 1917 and assigned to the 5th Naval District to patrol the waters off the Virginia coast. With a length of 50 feet and armed with a single machine gun, the USS Teaser conducted anti-submarine patrols and escort missions during the war. After the conflict ended, the ship was decommissioned in December 1918 and returned to her owner. Despite her short service history, the USS Teaser played a role in the U.S. Navy's efforts to secure coastal waters and protect against potential threats during World War I.

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