USS Sturdy (SP-82)

USS Sturdy (SP-82)

USS "Sturdy" (SP-82) was a "Sturdy"-class patrol boat acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of patrolling the coastal waters of the U.S. East Coast during World War I. Her primary task was to guard the coastal area against German submarines by tending to antisubmarine nets in New York harbor.

"Sturdy" ("SP-82") was built in 1905 by the New York Yacht, Launch, and Engine Co., Morris Heights. The motor boat was acquired by the Navy on 25 May 1917 from J. A. Nickelson of Morris Heights, New York; and was commissioned on 25 June 1917.

World War I service

"Sturdy" was assigned to the 3d Naval District and served as a net tender until placed on sale on 9 October 1919.

Post-war decommissioning

She was struck from the Navy list on 13 January 1920 and sold on 30 March 1920.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* Patrol boat

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/s19/sturdy-i.htm USS Sturdy]


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