Civilian Vessels (ID) and Section Patrol Craft (SP) Index
ID and SP ships/craft were civilian vessels of various shapes, sizes and uses that were "pressed" into Naval service during national emergencies, most during the First World War. These craft that would ultimately include more than four-thousand boats and ships, were either loaned to the Navy, or bought outright from the owners. Most were returned to their owners or sold when they were deemed of no further use to the Navy.Though classified as "Section" or "Sector Patrol," these craft performed not only "Patrol" but many other duties as well, e.g., Troop Transport, Minesweeping, Oilers, Tug Boats, etc. Whatever was needed, they performed.
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