From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
Cypress
Former name retained.
Cypress a lighthouse tender, was transferred to the Navy
under Executive Order of 11 April 1917 and thereafter assigned to the
6th Naval District where she continued to perform lighthouse service
duties. She was returned to the Lighthouse Service by order of 1 July
1919.
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Date: 27 Oct 1998