6) was laid down by Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., Bristol, RI, 19 November 1897; launched 13 April 1898; and commissioned 11 May 1898.
6) was constructed by Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., Bristol, RI, on November 19, 1897; it set sail on April 13, 1898; and was officially put into service on May 11, 1898.