USS Adroit (SP-248)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Adroit.
USS Adroit, USN Special Patrol 248
History
United States
Name
  • Winchester (1907–1916)
  • Adroit (1916–1928)
  • Aera (1928–)
Owner
  • Peter W. Rouss (original owner)
  • F. H. McAdoo (owner at time of acquisition)
BuilderRobert Jacob Shipyard, City Island, Bronx, New York
Launched1907
FateAcquired by the USN in 1917
History
United States
NameAdroit
Acquired1917
FateReturned to owner 30 April 1918
General characteristics
TypeYacht
Displacement147 long tons (149 t)
Length141 ft (43 m)
Beam15 ft 6 in (4.72 m)
Draft5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Speed17.5 kn (32.4 km/h; 20.1 mph)
Complement23

USS Adroit (SP-248) was a steam yacht brought into the United States Navy, but never commissioned.