USS Hawk (IX-14)

USS Hawk (IX-14)

USS Hawk (PY-2/IX-14) was the converted civilian yacht Hermione, built by Fleming & Ferguson, Paisley, Scotland, in 1891 for Henry L. Pierce. The yacht was purchased by the United States Navy on 2 April 1898, renamed Hawk, and commissioned three days later, Lt. John Hood in command.

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