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Merito (SP 279)


Motor Boat: Built by Swazey, Raymond and Page (year and place unknown); Acquired by the Navy, 23 May 1917; Placed in service, 11 July 1917; Placed out of service, (date unknown); Struck from the Naval Register, (date unknown); Returned to her owner, 19 December 1917. Fate unknown.

Specifications: Displacement unknown; Length 60'; Beam 10' 6"; Draft 3' 3"; Speed 12 kts.; Complement unknown; Armament one 1-pounder and one machine gun.
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Merito (SP-279), built by Swazey, Raymond & Page, was acquired by the U.S. Navy on a free-lease basis from B. C. Dunlap, New York City, 23 May 1917, and placed in service 11 July 1917.

Employed as a section patrol boat in the 3d Naval District for 5 months Merito was returned to her owner 19 December 1917.


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