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USS Vestal (AR-4) was placed in service on 4 October 1909, with a civilian crew. Vestal was converted to a repair ship and commissioned on 3 September 1913, commanded by Cdr. Edward L. Beach. On 7 December 1941, Vestal was moored outboard of USS Arizon