whom Beaumere II took out to the armored cruiser USS Pueblo (Armored Cruiser No.7) on 22 October 1918 for the start of DeGamas journey back to Rio de Janeiro. Perhaps Beaumere IIs most eventful trip occurred on 10 July 1918 with Captain DeSteiguer embarked. She was en route the Barge Office at Battery Park when she encountered a heavy swell caused by the passage of an outward-bound battleship. Water entered Beaumere IIs engine room through an open port, short-circuiting the port motor. Although hampered by having to proceed on one engine, Beaumere II continued on her way and delivered DeStiguer to the Barge Office safely. Disposal Beaumere IIs final voyage while in commission was to Pier 72 in New York City on 15 February 1919. After being decommissioned there, Beaumere II was stricken from the Navy Directory on 24 February 1919 and returned to Albee the same day. Later career Reverting to her original name, Beaumere, she remained under Albees ownership through 1929, after which she became the property of the Marine Sales and Service Company, of New York City. Her last owner appears to have been a Joseph White, through 1949, after which time the name Beaumere disappears from contemporary yacht registers. References Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: Civilian Ships: Beaumere II (American Motor Boat, 1914). Formerly named Madge II. Served as USS Beaumere II (SP-444) in 1917–1919 NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive: Beaumere II (SP 444) Patrol vessels of the United States Navy World War I patrol vessels of the United States Ships built in Morris Heights, Bronx 1914 ships