USS Dorothy (SP-1289) facts for kids
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| Name | USS Dorothy |
| Namesake | Previous name retained |
| Completed | 1911 |
| Acquired | 17 August 1917 |
| Commissioned | by 13 September 1917 |
| Decommissioned | 27 November 1918 |
| Fate | Returned to owner 24 September or 27 November 1918 |
| Notes | Operated as civilian motorboat Dorothy 1911-1917 and from 1918 |
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| Type | Patrol vessel |
| Length | 41 ft (12 m) |
The USS Dorothy (SP-1289) was a small boat that served in the United States Navy. She was a patrol vessel during World War I. The Dorothy was part of the Navy from 1917 to 1918.
The Dorothy started out as a regular motorboat in 1911. She was owned by a group called the Conservation Commission of Maryland. This group worked to protect nature in Maryland.
On August 17, 1917, the U.S. Navy bought the Dorothy. They needed more boats to help patrol the waters during World War I. She was going to be a "section patrol" boat. This meant she would help guard a specific area.
The Navy officially put the Dorothy into service. This is called "commissioning" a ship. She was given the name USS Dorothy and the number SP-1289. By September 13, 1917, she was already out on the water, doing her job.
What Did She Do?
The USS Dorothy was sent to the 5th Naval District. This area covered parts of Maryland and Virginia. Her main job was to patrol the waters there. She helped keep the coast safe during the war.
Back to Civilian Life
The war ended in November 1918. The Navy no longer needed the Dorothy. She was returned to her original owner, the Conservation Commission of Maryland. This happened either on September 24 or November 27, 1918. After her time in the Navy, she went back to being a civilian motorboat.
