She was acquired by the United States Navy in January 1942 and rechristened USS Dauntless (PG-61), to serve as the flagship for Admiral Ernest King, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations.
She was purchased by the United States Navy in January 1942 and renamed USS Dauntless (PG-61), to act as Admiral Ernest King's flagship, who was the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations.