From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

A flowerless plant with feathery leaves.

(PY: dp. 237; l. 98'5"; b. 22'; dr. 8'6"; s. 9 k.; cpl. 15; a. 2 3-pdr.)

Fern a lighthouse tender, was acquired by the Navy and placed in service on 4 September 1917. She was assigned to the 13th Naval District and patrolled Alaskan waters until her return to the Lighthouse Service under Executive Order of 1 July 1919.

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT (hubertypc@aol.com)