USS Despatch (1902)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Despatch.

The fourth USS Despatch, originally USS Steam Cutter No. 423, later USS Hustle (YFB-6), was a ferry launch that served in the United States Navy from 1902 to 1921.

History
United States
Name	USS Steam Cutter No. 423 (1902-1908) USS Despatch (1908-1918) USS Hustle (1918-1921)
Namesake	Despatch: As a verb, to send off or away, to dispose of speedily, to execute quickly. As a noun, a message sent with speed.
Commissioned	1902
Decommissioned	1921
Reclassified	YFB-6 in 1921
General characteristics
Type	Ferry launch
Length	66 ft (20 m)
Propulsion	Steam engine

Steam Cutter No. 423 was a steam-powered wooden-hulled ferry launch placed in service at the Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, in 1902. In 1908 she was renamed USS Despatch and on 11 April 1918 USS Hustle. Hustle was designated YFB-6 in 1921.

Hustle was taken out of service in 1921, having spent her entire Navy career at Newport.

References

•  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entries can be found here and here. for USS Hustle (YFB-6)
• NavSource Photo Archives: Yard Ferryboat or Launch (YFB) Index