The USS Vincent (SP-3246) was a United States Navy patrol vessel that served during the World War I era. Originally constructed as a civilian wooden single-screw cabin motorboat, she was built in 1909 by Britt Brothers in Lynn, Massachusetts. Her design was typical of early 20th-century recreational or utility craft, featuring a single screw propulsion system and a cabin structure, which would have provided limited space for crew and equipment. The Navy acquired Vincent from her owner, the Transfer Company of Norwich, Connecticut, under a free lease, intended for use as a section patrol boat during the war. There is some inconsistency in records regarding her acquisition and commissioning dates, with possible dates ranging from June 1917 to June 1918. Similarly, her commissioning date is uncertain, with sources citing 28 June 1917, 20 June 1918, and 28 June 1918. Despite these discrepancies, she was assigned to the 3rd Naval District, where her duties likely included patrol and escort tasks along the U.S. East Coast, although specific logs or records of her service are not available. Vincent's operational history appears to be limited, and no detailed deck logs have been preserved to describe her activities during her service. She most probably performed routine patrol duties until the end of World War I, contributing to the U.S. Navy’s coastal defense efforts during the conflict. After the war, the Navy returned Vincent to her owner on 28 June 1919, and she was subsequently stricken from the Navy List the same day. Her service exemplifies the use of civilian vessels converted for wartime patrol duties, reflecting the Navy’s pragmatic approach during the wartime expansion of its fleet.

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