From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

Former name retained.

(SP-3295: l. 48'; b. 8'6"; dr. 4'; s. 12 k.)

The third Josephine (SP-3295), a motor boat, was built in 1913 by Jacob Shipyard, City Island, N.Y., and acquired by the Navy 30 October 1918 from her owner, Frank S. Sample.

Josephine operated as a patrol and harbor craft in the 3d Naval District until being returned to her owner 3 January 1919.

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT (hubertypc@aol.com)