SS-77 O-16
(SS-77: dp. 491 (surf.), 566 (subm.); 1. 175'; b. 16'7"; dr.
13'11"; s. 14 k. (surf.), 11 k. (subm.); cpl. 29; a. 1 3", 4 18" tt.; cl. ~11).
0-16 (SS-77) was laid down 7 October 1916 by California Shipbuilding Co., Long
Beach, Calif.; launched 9 February 1918; sponsored by Mrs. I. H. Mayfield; and
commissioned 1 August 1918, Lt. W. M. Quigley, in command.
Commissioning during the final months of World War I, 0-16 had little war time
duty. After the war she reported to Cape May, N.J., where she went into dry-dock
20 September 1919. In October the boat sailed to Philadelphia, where a dangerous
fire in her superstructure 29 December, was brought under control before it did
major damage.
In 1922, 0-16 was stationed at Coco Solo, C.Z., for diving tests and maneuvers.
She cruised in formation with 0-18, 0-14, o 16, and Bushnell to Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, 26 January, and continued maneuvers in and around the Virgin Islands. In
April she returned to Coco Solo, where electricians and engineers put her in
prime condition.
In November 1923, 0-16 sailed to Philadelphia, where she decommissioned 21 June
1924 and was turned over to the Commandant, Navy Yard, Philadelphia. Struck from
the Navy Register 9 May 1930, the boat was scrapped in accordance with the
London Naval Treaty 30 July 1930.