USS Herman S. Caswell (SP-2311) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in service from 1918 to 1919.

History
United States
NameUSS Herman S. Caswell
NamesakePrevious name retained
Completed1878
Acquired8 October 1918
In service8 October 1918
Out of service7 March 1919
FateReturned to owner 7 March 1919
NotesOperated as private yacht and ferry Herman S. Caswell 1878-1918 and from 1919
General characteristics
TypePatrol vessel
Tonnage220 Gross register tons
Displacement63 tons
Length82 ft 9 in (25.22 m)
Beam17 ft 7 in (5.36 m)
Draft7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
PropulsionOne 198-indicated horsepower (148-kilowatt) steam engine, one shaft
Speed10 knots
Complement8 (civilian)
ArmamentNone

Herman S. Caswell was built as a civilian passenger yacht or ferry of the same name in 1878 at Noank, Connecticut. On 8 October 1918, the U.S. Navy chartered her from her owner, New York Sightseeing Yachts, for use as a section patrol boat during World War I. She was placed in service as USS Herman S. Caswell (SP-2311).

Assigned to the 3rd Naval District, Herman S. Caswell served on patrol and harbor duties until returned to New York Sightseeing Yachts on 7 March 1919.

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