USS Nettie (SP-1436) facts for kids
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| Name | Nettie |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Acquired | 17 August 1917 (Navy) |
| Commissioned | 1917 (Navy) |
| Decommissioned | 26 November 1918 (Navy) |
| Notes | Maryland State Fishery Force boat, dual state and Navy service during war |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol vessel |
| Tonnage | 5 tons |
| Length | 41 ft (12 m) |
| Beam | 9 ft (2.7 m) |
| Draft | 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m) |
| Speed | 8 kn (9.2 mph; 15 km/h) |
Nettie was a motorboat, about 41 feet (12.5 m) long. It was part of the Maryland State Fishery Force. This group helped protect natural resources in Maryland.
Nettie was built in 1912. It worked from Solomons, Maryland. Deputy Commander Andrew I. Johnson was in charge of the boat.
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Nettie's Role in World War I
When the United States joined World War I, the Navy needed help. They asked the Maryland Conservation Commission to use their boats. These boats would help patrol local waters.
The state government agreed to this plan. The state's boats and crew joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. They would still patrol their usual areas. This included enforcing state fishing laws. They also helped with federal duties.
This agreement meant more patrol time. The federal government paid for all expenses. This included wages, supplies, and repairs.
Patrol Duties and Command
In August 1917, the Maryland State Fishery Force boats began working for the United States Navy. They were part of Squadron Number 8 of the 5th Naval District. They kept patrolling their regular areas.
A Conservation Commission member, George O. Haddaway, commanded them. He was also a Lieutenant in the Navy.
Nettie's Specific Service
Nettie was officially added to the Navy fleet. It was given the Section Patrol number SP-1436. The boat continued to operate from Solomons. It patrolled its usual area. This included the Patuxent River and the nearby Chesapeake Bay.
Chief Master at Arms Andrew I. Johnson was in charge of Nettie during this time. In February 1918, it got stuck in ice because of very cold weather.
Nettie was still working for the State Fishery Force in 1922. This was noted in the Conservation Commission's report published in January 1923.
Other Maryland Fishery Force Vessels
Many other boats from the Maryland Fishery Force also helped. These included:
