Enterprise was a private wooden motorboat owned by Elsie C. Stewart"Ships' Data U.S. Naval Vessels has "E. C. Steward" but lacking first name. Preference given to reference with full name. purchased by the United States Navy for $24,101 for non-commissioned service as a Section Patrol craft with the assigned number 790 in the 2nd Naval District during the period of United States participation in World War I.Only commissioned vessels are given the United States Ship (USS) prefix, thus "USS Enterprise" for this motorboat is incorrect.
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See also List of ships of the United States Navy named Enterprise