USS Magistrate (SP-143)

USS Magistrate (SP-143)

USS "Magistrate" (SP-143) was a "Magistrate"-class patrol boat acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of patrolling the coasts and harbors of the United States.

"Magistrate", a wooden hull gas powered boat, was built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1916; acquired by the Navy under free lease from Henry S. Vanderbilt of New York City, 1 May 1917; delivered 14 May 1917; and commissioned 24 May 1917, Ens. W. J. Dailey, USNRF, in command.

World War I service

Assigned to the 2d Naval District, "Magistrate" patrolled waters at the eastern end of Long Island Sound while operating out of New London, Connecticut.

Post-war deactivation

Following the end of World War I, she was returned to her owner 15 February 1919.

References

See also

* World War I
* Patrol boat

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/170143.htm NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive - Magistrate (SP 143)]


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