= USS California (SP-249)
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USS California (SP-249) was a United States Navy patrol vessel that was active during World War I. Originally built as a commercial yacht named "California," she was acquired by the Navy for naval service in 1917. The vessel was designated as a patrol boat and served in various capacities, primarily along the U.S. East Coast. The USS California (SP-249) played a role in coastal patrol and other support activities during the war.
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