USS Merito (SP-279) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission in 1917.

History
United States
NameUSS Merito
NamesakePrevious name retained
BuilderSwazey, Raymond and Page
Acquired23 May 1917
CommissionedEither 1 July 1917[1] or 11 July 1917[2]
FateReturned to owner 19 December 1917
General characteristics
TypePatrol vessel
Length60 ft (18 m)
Beam10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)
Draft3 ft 3 in (0.99 m)
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Armament1 × 1-pounder gun

Merito was built by Swazey, Raymond and Page. The U.S. Navy acquired her from her owner, B. C. Dunlap of New York City, on a free lease basis on 23 May 1917 for World War I service as a patrol vessel.[2] She was commissioned on either 1 July 1917[1] or 11 July 1917[2] as USS Merito (SP-279).

Assigned to the 3rd Naval District, Merito was employed as a section patrol boat.[2]

Merito was returned to Dunlap on 19 December 1917.[2]

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  1. ^ a b NavSource Naval History
  2. ^ a b c d e DANFS

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