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Politesse

 

A former name retained.

 

(SP–662:l. 29’; b. 5’5”; dr. 2’3”)

 

Politesse (SP–662) was built by J. R. Robertson, Waltham, Mass., for Frederick G. Hood and acquired by the Navy under charter 17 April 1917. During World War I she served on section patrol out of Boston. Politesse was returned to her owner 5 July 1918.