title: USS Margaret O
text: # USS Margaret O
  
  USS Margaret O (SP-614) was a civilian motorboat that temporarily served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was outfitted by the Navy as a patrol craft and patrolled on the U.S. East Coast. Post-war she was returned to her owner.
  
  ## Built in Massachusetts
  
  Margaret O, a 55-foot motor pleasure boat, was built in 1915 at Neponset, Massachusetts, by George Lawley & Sons.
  
  ## World War I service
  
  After being acquired by the Navy for World War I service she was placed in commission in October 1917 as USS Margaret O (SP-614). Her name was changed to SP-614 in April 1918. She was assigned section patrol use, presumably in New England waters.
  
  ## Post-war disposition
  
  Post-war she was decommissioned and then returned to her owner in April 1919.
  
  