Collision and Sinking
On 28 October, she sank about 8 mi (13 km) southwest of the Fire Island light vessel after colliding with the Royal Holland Lloyd Line steamship SS Frisia. Her name was subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Her owner was subsequently paid $75,000 to cover Tarantula's value.
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