USS Pompano (1906)

The USS Pompano (1906) was a patrol vessel that served in the United States Navy. Originally built as a civilian motorboat, it was acquired by the Navy in 1917 for use during World War I. The Pompano operated primarily as a coastal patrol craft, tasked with maintaining harbor security and searching for enemy submarines. Specific details regarding its armament, dimensions, and service record beyond its general duties are limited. After the war, the USS Pompano (1906) was likely decommissioned and returned to private ownership or scrapped.