USS Vixen (PY-4)
USS Vixen (PY-4) was a yacht acquired by the U.S. Navy for operations in the Spanish-American War, where she served with distinction during the Battle of Santiago. She was commissioned again for duty during World War I when she was assigned to patrol the U.S. East Coast.
Read more about USS Vixen (PY-4): Commissioned At The Philadelphia Navy Yard, Post-war Service, World War I Service, Subsequent Decommissioning and Sale
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