USS Gladiola (SP-184) was an armed yacht that served in the United States Navy as a patrol vessel from 1917 to 1919.

History
United States
NameUSS Gladiola
NamesakeThe gladiolus, a flowering plant often called the gladiola (previous name retained)
BuilderHudson Yacht and Building Company, Nyack, New York
Completed1911
Acquired17 April 1917
Commissioned1 May 1917
Decommissioned25 February 1919
FateReturned to owner 25 February 1919
NotesOperated as civilian yacht Gladiola 1911-1917 and from 1919
General characteristics
TypePatrol vessel
Tonnage43 tons
Length68 ft 8 in (20.93 m)
Beam14 ft 5 in (4.39 m)
Draft2 ft 7 in (0.79 m)
PropulsionSteam engine
Speed10 knots
Armament

Gladiola was built as a civilian motor yacht of the same name in 1911 by Hudson Yacht and Building Company at Nyack, New York. The U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner, Coburn Haskell, on 17 April 1917 for World War I service as a patrol vessel. She was commissioned as USS Gladiola (SP-184) on 1 May 1917.

Gladiola was placed under the operational control of the 5th Naval District and served in the Norfolk-Hampton Roads, Virginia, area as a naval port guard craft and as a customs boat.

Gladiola was decommissioned and simultaneously returned to her owner on 25 February 1919.

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