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USS Mercedes
USS Mercedes was a harbor tug of the United States Navy that served during World War II.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Spain | |
| Name | Mercedes |
| Namesake | Mercedes |
| Launched | unknown |
| Fate | captured by the United States, May 1898, assigned to Customs Department |
| Commonwealth of the Philippines | |
| Name | Mercedes |
| Fate | transferred to United States Navy, 15 November 1902 |
| United States Navy | |
| Name | Mercedes |
| Commissioned | 15 November 1902 |
| Reclassified | YT-108, 17 July 1920 |
| Honours and awards | |
| Fate | scuttled, 2 January 1942 |
| General characteristics | |
| Length | 53.5 ft (16.3 m) o/a[2] |
| Beam | 9.17 ft (2.80 m)[2] |
| Draught | 3.83 ft (1.17 m)[2] |
| Propulsion | steam, single screw[2] |
History edit
She was built by the Spanish in the Philippines and captured by the United States at the Cavite Naval Yard in May 1898 during the Spanish–American War.[2][1] She was turned over to the Customs Department of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.[2] On 15 November 1902, she was transferred to the United States Navy and assigned to the Cavite Naval Yard, 16th Naval District, United States Asiatic Fleet.[2][1][3] On 17 July 1920, she was designated as District Harbor Tug YT-108.[1] On 2 January 1942, she was intentionally scuttled to prevent capture[2][1] during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
She earned one battle star.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Priolo, Gary P. "Mercedes (YT-108)". NavSource - Naval Source History. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Mercedes". Naval History and Heritage Command, United States Navy.
- ^ Wright, David X. "United States Asiatic Fleet Order of Battle, December 1941". The United States Asiatic Fleet. Retrieved 8 March 2017.