History and Fate of the Revenue Cutter Miami/Tampa

What was the original purpose of the Revenue Marine established in 1790?

• To engage in naval warfare

• To explore new territories

• To provide postal services

• To enforce customs regulations

What was the Revenue Cutter Miami named after?

• A famous naval officer

• A type of ship

• A Native American tribe

• The city of Miami, Florida

What significant change occurred to the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915?

• It became a private organization

• It merged with the US Life-Saving Service

• It was disbanded

• It was renamed the US Navy

During World War I, what was the primary duty of the Tampa?

• To escort convoys

• To engage in direct combat

• To transport troops

• To conduct reconnaissance missions

What was the fate of the Tampa on September 26th, 1918?

• It was lost in a storm

• It returned safely to port

• It was sunk by a German submarine

• It was captured by enemy forces