Ships
In 1920, the Navy adopted a numbering scheme that distinguished between coastal and general purpose boats, designated "SS"; and fleet boats, designated "SF." Accordingly, T-1 through T-3 were originally designated SF-1 through SF-3, and V-1 through V-9 were designated SF-4 through SF-12. V-4 was also designated SM-1 at one time, indicative of her mine-laying role.
- V-1 (SF-4): Barracuda (SS-163)
- V-2 (SF-5): Bass (SS-164)
- V-3 (SF-6): Bonita (SS-165)
- V-4 (SF-7/SM-1): Argonaut (SS-166)
- V-5 (SF-8/SC-1): Narwhal (SS-167)
- V-6 (SF-9/SC-2): Nautilus (SS-168)
- V-7 (SF-10/SC-3): Dolphin (SS-169)
- V-8 (SF-11/SC-4): Cachalot (SS-170)
- V-9 (SF-12/SC-5): Cuttlefish (SS-171)
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