Naval History and Heritage Command

Former names retained.

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Mystery (SP‑16), a fast, twin‑engined motorboat, was surveyed early in 1917 for use in the 3d Naval District. However, she was not taken over by the Navy.

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The second Mystery (SP‑2744), a converted fishing trawler, was built in 1886 by A. G. Brown, Tottenville, N.Y.; chartered by the Navy from Empire Water Co., Inc., of New York City, 18 July 1918; taken over 20 August 1918; and commissioned 2 September 1918.

Assigned to the 3d Naval District, Mystery served as a support ship for minesweepers operating in the approaches to New York harbor. Following the Armistice, she was returned to her owner 18 January 1919.