No. 2362, was initially assigned to the 1st Naval District.

The ship was assigned to the 1st Naval District and operated out of Boston.

She was assigned to the 11th Naval District for coastal towing.

In June she was assigned to the 12th Naval District as a training ship.

High Ball briefly was assigned to the 4th Naval District.

Longspur was then assigned to the 6th Naval District for harbor defense.

As a result, the cutter was assigned to the 1st Naval District on 28 May 1919.

After commissioning, the boat was assigned to the 1st Naval District.

Yamacraw was assigned to the 3rd Naval District for the next six years.

She arrived there on 16 March and was assigned to the 7th Naval District for duty.