point in 1918, Williams was renamed SP-498, presumably to avoid confusion with the new destroyer , which was then under construction. The exact date of the name change is not available. Disposal In the early part of December 1918, all armament, ammunition, and naval gear were removed from SP-498. She then proceeded to Shadyside, New Jersey, on 18 December 1918, where on that day she was simultaneously decommissioned, stricken from the Navy List, and returned to her owner. Notes References Department of the Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships - Listed by Hull Number: "SP" #s and "ID" #s -- World War I Era Patrol Vessels and other Acquired Ships and Craft numbered from SP-400 through SP-499 NavSource Online: Section Patrol Craft Photo Archive: Williams (SP 498) Patrol vessels of the United States Navy World War I patrol vessels of the United States Ships built in City Island, Bronx 1907 ships Individual yachts Maritime incidents in 1918