| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USS Ponce |
| In service | ?-1917 |
| Out of service | 1917 |
| Stricken | 1917 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Motorboat |
| Tonnage | 18 tons |
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