The USS Resolute (SP-3218) was a wooden-hulled commercial tug built in 1906 in Mobile, Alabama. Originally constructed for civilian use by the John Emile Dredging Company of Jacksonville, Florida, she was a sturdy vessel designed for towing and maritime tasks typical of early 20th-century commercial tugs. In August 1918, during World War I, the U.S. Navy ordered her purchase to bolster its fleet, and she was commissioned as USS Resolute on January 14, 1919. Although acquired during the wartime period, Resolute’s service occurred after the war had concluded. She operated primarily within the Parris Island, South Carolina, area, performing local patrol and minesweeping duties. Her operations were based out of Port Royal, South Carolina, where she contributed to maritime security and clearance efforts in the region. On May 31, 1919, shortly after her commissioning, Resolute was transferred from the Navy to the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island. Her role likely continued to involve local patrol and utility duties, supporting Marine operations in the area. In April 1920, Resolute was sold to the West India Steamship Company of New York City. She served under this commercial ownership at least until 1926, although specific details of her activities during this period remain scarce. After 1926, there are no available records regarding her operational history or ultimate fate. Overall, the USS Resolute (SP-3218) exemplifies the type of versatile, wooden-hulled tugboats that served both military and civilian maritime needs in the early 20th century, contributing to patrol, minesweeping, and support roles during her brief naval service.

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