Daisy Archer (motorboat) facts for kids
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| Name | Daisy Archer |
| Namesake | Previous name retained. |
| Acquired | 1917 (Navy service) |
| Out of service | 1918 |
| Fate | Returned to owner 27 November 1918 then sold. |
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| Type | Patrol boat |
| Notes | Maryland State Fisheries Force converted schooner. |
The Daisy Archer was a special kind of boat called a schooner. A schooner is a sailing ship with at least two masts. At some point before 1917, it was changed into a motorboat, which uses an engine. This boat was part of the Maryland State Fisheries Force.
During World War I, the Daisy Archer joined the United States Navy. It served as a patrol boat from 1917 to 1918. Its Navy identification number was ID-1283.
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Meet the Daisy Archer
The Daisy Archer started its life as a schooner. It was part of a group of boats sometimes called the "Oyster Police Navy." These boats helped protect the oyster beds and other sea life in Maryland.
Early Adventures of the Daisy Archer
Helping with Science
In 1891, the Daisy Archer helped with an important science project. This project studied southern Maryland's natural resources and even old archaeological sites. It was a big team effort.
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Agricultural College, and the U.S. Geological Survey were all involved. The Daisy Archer and another schooner, the Folly, supported a larger steamer called the Governor P. F. Thomas.
Trapped in Ice
Imagine a super cold winter in January 1893! The city of Annapolis was frozen solid. Ice covered a huge part of the Chesapeake Bay. Many boats, including the Daisy Archer, got stuck in the ice.
Other bigger boats, like the steamers Governor R. M. McLane and Governor P. F. Thomas, helped out. They broke through the ice to keep a path clear in Annapolis. They also brought supplies and even ammunition to the boats that were trapped. The Governor P. F. Thomas even took the captain of the Daisy Archer to get supplies and brought him back to his boat.
Serving in World War I
In 1917, the U.S. Navy needed more boats to help during World War I. So, they made an agreement with the Conservation Commission of Maryland. This commission was in charge of Maryland's natural resources.
The Daisy Archer and other boats from the Fishery Force started doing two jobs at once. They continued to enforce fishing rules for Maryland. But they also became Navy patrol boats. This dual role lasted from August 1917 to November 1918.
What Happened Next?
The Daisy Archer was assigned to the 5th Naval District. This area covered parts of the U.S. East Coast. Its job was to patrol the waters and transport things.
After the war ended, the Navy returned the Daisy Archer to its owner on November 27, 1918. The Conservation Commission then sold the Daisy Archer. They also sold several other older Fishery Force schooners, including the Julia Hamilton, Helen Baughman, Bessie Jones, and Anna B. Smith.
Other Maryland Fishery Force Vessels
The Daisy Archer was one of many boats that served with the Maryland Fishery Force. Other boats included the Bessie Jones, Buck, Dorothy, Frolic, Governor R. M. McLane, Julia Hamilton, Helen Baughman, Murray, Music, Nellie Jackson, Nettie, Severn, St. Mary's, and Swan.
