The United States Navy purchased her for World War I service in June 1917 .
The United States Navy commissioned her on 5 November 1917 as USS Edith M. III ' ( SP - 196 ) with Boatswain A.R.
The United States Navy purchased her for World War I service in June 1917 and commissioned her on 5 November 1917 as USS Edith M. III ' ( SP - 196 ) with Boatswain A.R.