From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

A former name retained.

(SP - 600: b. 13'; s. 12 k.; a. 1 1-pdr.; 1 3-pdr.)

Gurkha was built in 1915 by Britt Brothers of West Lynn, Mass.; acquired from her owner, Willoughby H. Stuart of Boston on 21 April 1917; and commissioned 22 May. Gurkha served as a coastal and harbor patrol boat at Portland, Maine, until 25 June 1919 when she was transferred to the Coast Guard.

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT (hubertypc@aol.com)