USS Victor, a 74-foot section patrol boat, was built at Camden, New Jersey, in 1917 as a civilian pleasure craft. She was leased to the Navy in November of that year and placed in commission in December. Victor was employed patrolling the entrance to Delaware Bay until the final days of World War I, when she was transferred to the Delaware River. She was decommissioned in late November 1918 and returned to her owner.

This page features our only views of USS Victor (SP-1995).

Photo #: NH 42444 USS Victor (SP-1995) In harbor during World War I, with her crew posed on deck. This motor boat was built in 1917 and taken over by the Navy on 27 November of that year. She was returned to her owner on 21 November 1918.
Photo #: NH 102352 USS Victor (SP-1995) Tied up in port during World War I. Built in 1917, this motor boat was acquired by the Navy on 27 November 1917. She was returned to her owner on 21 November 1918. The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.