''Enterprise'' was a private wooden motorboat owned by Elsie C. Stewart"Ships' Data U.S. Naval Vessels has "E. C. Steward" but lacking first name. Preference given to reference with full name. purchased by the

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for $24,101 for non- commissioned service as a

Section Patrol A Section Patrol Craft was a civilian vessel registered by the United States Navy for potential wartime service before, during, and shortly after World War I. Historical overview The SP/ID registration system In 1916, with World War I raging a ...

craft with the assigned number 790 in the 2nd Naval District during the period of

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participation in

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.Only commissioned vessels are given the United States Ship (USS) prefix, thus "USS ''Enterprise''" for this motorboat is incorrect.

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