USS Sturdy (SP-82)

The first USS Sturdy (SP-82) was a 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 prior to her U.S. Navy service
Sturdy, possibly while awaiting disposal in 1919 or 1920.
History
United States
Name: USS Sturdy
Namesake: Previous name retained
Builder: New York Yacht, Launch, and Engine Company, Morris Heights, New York
Laid down: 1905
Launched: 1905
Completed: 1905
Acquired: 25 May 1917
Commissioned: 25 June 1917
Decommissioned: 9 October 1919
Stricken: 13 January 1920
Homeport: New York City, New York
Fate: Sold 30 March 1920
Notes: In civilian use 1905-1917
General characteristics
Type: Patrol vessel
Tonnage: 52 tons
Length: 75 ft (23 m)
Beam: 15 ft (4.6 m)
Draught: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Speed: 10 knots (19 km/h)
Complement: 14
Armament:

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

During World War I, Sturdy was assigned to the 3rd Naval District and served as a net tender until placed on sale on 9 October 1919. She was struck from the Navy list on 13 January 1920 and sold on 30 March 1920.

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