USS Halcyon (SP-1658)

The United States Navy patrol vessel USS Halcyon, was built by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company, in Bay City, Michigan, in 1912. She was taken over by the US Navy from her owner, G. G. Barnum, at Duluth, Minnesota, on 16 June 1917. After serving briefly on section patrol in the Great Lakes, 9th Naval District, Halcyon was returned to her owner on 5 November 1917.

History
United States
NameUSS Halcyon
BuilderDefoe Shipbuilding Company
Launched1912
Acquired16 June 1917
Out of service5 November 1917
FateReturned to owner
General characteristics
Length40 ft (12 m)
Beam9 ft 6 in (2.90 m)
Draft2 ft 8 in (0.81 m)
Speed10 kn (19 km/h)

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