USS Gretchen (SP-423)
For other ships of the same name, see USS Gretchen.
| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | USS Gretchen |
| Namesake: | Previous name retained |
| Acquired: | 30 July 1917 |
| Fate: | Returned to owner 1 November 1917 |
| Notes: | Operated as private motorboat Gretchen before and after U.S. Navy service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Patrol vessel |
| Tonnage: | 84 gross register tons |
| Length: | 86 ft (26 m) |
| Beam: | 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) |
| Draft: | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
| Speed: | 10 knots |
The first USS Gretchen (SP-423) was a patrol vessel acquired by the United States Navy in 1917.
Gretchen was built as a private motorboat. On 30 July 1917, the U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner, Sylvanus Stokes, for use as a section patrol boat during World War I. She was placed in service as USS Gretchen (SP-423).
Assigned to the 5th Naval District, Gretchen was found unsuited for use in patrol duties. The Navy returned her to her owner on 1 November 1917.
Gretchen should not be confused with USS Gretchen (SP-1181), another patrol vessel in U.S. Navy service at the same time.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.