USS Tarantula (SP-124)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Tarantula.
USS Tarantula dressed overall
History
United States
NameUSS Tarantula
Namesaketarantula
OwnerWK Vanderbilt
Port of registryNew York
BuilderGeorge Lawley & Son, Neponset
Launched1912
Completed1913
Acquired25 April 1917
Identification
FateSank after collision, 28 October 1918
General characteristics
Typemotor yacht
Tonnage159 GRT, 90 NRT
Displacement159.97 long tons (162.54 t)
Length
  • 128 ft 9 in (39.24 m) overall
  • 116.6 ft (35.5 m) registered
Beam19.3 ft (5.9 m)
Draft9 ft (2.7 m)
Depth10.7 ft (3.3 m)
Speed14 kn (26 km/h)
Armament

USS Tarantula (SP-124) was motor yacht that was converted into a United States Navy patrol boat. She was named after the tarantula.

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