The U.S. Navy purchased her on 28 May 1898 for service during the Spanish -- American War .
The U.S. Navy commissioned her as USS Frolic on 6 July 1898 with Commander E.H.
The U.S. Navy purchased her on 28 May 1898 for service during the Spanish -- American War and commissioned her as USS Frolic on 6 July 1898 with Commander E.H.