sentences:  On 20 April 1919, the minesweeper reported for duty with the North Sea Minesweeping Detachment.As a unit of Mine Division 2, she labored to clear the North Sea Mine Barrage and remained in European waters until the task had been completed late in the fall of 1919.Upon her return to the United States toward the end of November, "Teal" was modified for service as an auxiliary aircraft tender.