USS Sapphire (PYc-2) of the war, "Sapphire" was designated for inactivation. On 19 September 1945, the boat departed New London and proceeded to Charleston, South Carolina, where she was decommissioned on 29 October 1945. Struck from the Navy List on 13 November of the same year, she was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal through sale on 3 September 1946. USS Sapphire (PYc-2) The second USS "Sapphire" (PYc-2) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy. Originally a private yacht and later a navy training vessel, "Sapphire" was built in 1929, and named "Margo" by George Lawley & Son, Neponset, Massachusetts.
Sapphire Princess being constructed at the same time, so the original "Sapphire" assumed the role of "Diamond". This name swap assisted in keeping the delivery date of "Diamond Princess" on time, and kept "Sapphire Princess" on schedule as it was nearing completion early. "Sapphire Princess" was the second Princess Cruises ship to be built in a Japanese shipyard, and lacks the "wing" or spoiler across the rear which can be seen on "Golden Princess". At the beginning of 2012 "Sapphire Princess" was refitted with Princess' signature "Piazza" in place of the center atrium, including the International Café and a pizzeria. Princess also