The USS Jeannette (SP-149) was a civilian motorboat built in 1905 by B. C. Huffstetler in Miami, Florida. As a motor vessel, her design would have been typical of early 20th-century private craft, though specific dimensions and technical specifications are not provided. In May 1917, during World War I, the U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner, B. A. Long of Beaufort, South Carolina, and commissioned her immediately as USS Jeannette (SP-149). During her service, she functioned primarily as a patrol vessel along the southeastern coast of the United States. Her operational area included ports such as Port Royal and Beaufort, South Carolina, with additional duties at Pensacola, Florida, and in the Gulf of Mexico. As a patrol boat, she contributed to maritime security efforts during wartime, likely engaging in reconnaissance, escort, and patrol duties typical for section patrol vessels of her time. USS Jeannette was decommissioned on February 7, 1919, shortly after the end of World War I. Post-decommissioning, she continued to serve in a non-commissioned capacity at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, indicating her continued utility in support roles. She was eventually sold on January 16, 1920, to the E. O. Hall boat yard in Charleston, South Carolina. While specific details about her size, armament, and technological features are not included, her service exemplifies the common practice of the U.S. Navy acquiring civilian vessels during wartime for patrol and security duties. Her operational history highlights her role in maritime defense along the U.S. southeastern coast during a critical period in American naval history.

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