USS Bab

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USS Bab (SP-116) hauled out of the water during World War I.
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US flag 48 stars.svgUnited States
NameUSS Bab
Namesakename given to the boat by her owner prior to her acquisition by the Navy
OwnerMilton Wilson of Chicago, Illinois
Laid downdate unknown
Launcheddate unknown
Completedin 1916 at South Boston, Massachusetts
Acquiredleased by the Navy on 6 October 1917
In serviceOctober 1917
Out of serviceDecember 1918
Strickencirca December 1918
Homeport Chicago, Illinois
FateReturned to her owner for the sum of $1.00 on 31 December 1918
General characteristics
Type Motorboat
Tonnage7 gross tons
Length38' 0"
Beam8' 1"
Draft2' 4"
Propulsion Internal combustion engine
Speed36 miles per hour
Complementnot known
ArmamentTwo machine guns

USS Bab (SP-116) was high-speed motorboat leased for one dollar by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was placed in service as a patrol craft and was assigned to the vicinity of Chicago, Illinois. Post-war she was returned to her owner for the sum of one dollar.

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Built in South Boston

Bab was a 38-foot section motorboat of the high-speed "sea sled" design built in 1917 at Boston, Massachusetts, by Murray and Tregurtha Company. She was leased by the Navy for $1.00 from Milton Wilson of Chicago, Illinois; and designated as a section patrol craft, SP-116; and delivered on 6 October 1917.

World War I service

Assigned to the 9th Naval District, Bab patrolled the waters of Lake Michigan until the onset of winter caused her to be laid up.

Post-war disposition

Eventually judged "not suitable for naval use", Bab was returned to her owner for the sum of $1.00 on 31 December 1918.

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