USS Buck (SP-1355) facts for kids
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USS Buck (SP-1355), later USS SP-1355, during World War I.
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| Completed | 1911 |
| Acquired | 24 August 1917 |
| Commissioned | 13 September 1917 |
| Decommissioned | Late 1918 |
| Fate | Returned to owner 24 September 1918 or 27 November 1918 |
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| Type | Tender |
| Length | 33 ft 6 in (10.21 m) |
| Beam | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| Draft | 1 ft 6 in (0.46 m) (aft) |
| Speed | 15 miles per hour |
| Complement | 2 |
The USS Buck (SP-1355) was a small boat that helped the United States Navy during World War I. It was first called Buck, then later renamed SP-1355. This boat served as a tender, which means it was a support ship. It helped other, larger ships and their crews.
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The Buck was built in 1911 as a regular motorboat for everyday use. It was not originally made for the Navy.
In 1917, the U.S. Navy needed more boats for World War I. They got the Buck on August 24, 1917. They borrowed it from a group called the Conservation Commission of Maryland. This group looks after natural resources in Maryland.
The Navy officially put the boat into service on September 13, 1917. This is called "commissioning" a ship. It was then known as USS Buck (SP-1355).
Serving During World War I
Once it was part of the Navy, the Buck was sent to the 5th Naval District. This was a specific area of the Navy's operations. The boat worked in Norfolk, Virginia.
Its main job was to act as a tender. It provided support and supplies to other naval vessels. In April 1918, the Navy changed its name to USS SP-1355.
End of Service
The SP-1355 did not serve for very long. It was taken out of Navy service late in 1918. This is called "decommissioning" a ship.
After its service, the Navy returned the boat. It went back to its original owner, the Conservation Commission of Maryland. This happened either on September 24 or November 27, 1918.
Want to Know More?
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
