USS Siwash

USS Siwash (SP-12) was an armed motorboat that served in the United States Navy as a patrol vessel from 1917 to 1919.

USS Siwash (SP-12)
Siwash in 1916-1917, prior to her U.S. Navy service
History
United States
NameUSS Siwash
NamesakePrevious name retained
BuilderGas Engine and Power Company, Morris Heights, New York
Completed1916
Acquired18 June 1917
Commissioned18 August 1917
Decommissioned10 May 1919
FateTransferred to U.S. Department of Commerce 16 June 1919
NotesOperated as private motorboat Siwash 1916-1917
General characteristics
TypePatrol vessel
Tonnage56 tons
Length78 ft (24 m)
Beam14 ft 9 in (4.50 m)
Draft4 ft 1 in (1.24 m)
Speed13 knots
Complement15
Armament

Siwash was built in 1916 by the Gas Engine and Power Company at Morris Heights, New York, as a private motorboat of the same name. The U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner, C. A. Schieren of New York City, on 18 June 1917 for World War I service. She was commissioned as USS Siwash (SP-12) on 18 August 1917.

Siwash patrolled in the 3rd Naval District in the New York City area until decommissioned on 10 May 1919. She was transferred to the United States Department of Commerce on 16 June 1919.

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