The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships at http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/p6/pilgrim-iii.htm states that Pilgrim formally was acquired on 30 July 1918, but this was over a year after her commissioning, is unexplained, and is contradicted by other sources.
The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships at http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/p6/pilgrim-iii.htm states that Pilgrim formally was acquired on 30 July 1918, but this was over a year after her commissioning, is unexplained, and is contradicted by other sources.
