May 1928. References Department of the Navy Naval Historical Center Online Library of Selected Images: U.S. Navy Ships: USS Despatch (SP-68, later PY-8), 1917–1928. Briefly named Vixen in August 1917. Originally the civilian steam yacht Vixen (1913) NavSource Online: Patrol Yacht Photo Archive: Despatch (PY 8) ex-Despatch (SP 68) ex-Vixen (SP 68) World War I auxiliary ships of the United States Ships built in Morris Heights, Bronx Steam yachts 1913 ships