Question

in 1942 the coastal picket patrol was created to help protect the coast against the growing threat from enemy submarines. this force was composed of civilian yachts, fishing and pleasure boats that patrolled the coastal waters at jacksonville, key west, miami, sarasota, and pensacola. their nickname was the \mosquito fleet.\ why was the \mosquito fleet\ created during world war ii?
o to provide training for officers in the us navy
o to ship goods to europe across the atlantic ocean
o to use non - military ships to secure floridas coastline
o to use military ships to sink german submarines

Explanation:

The text states that the Coastal Picket Patrol was created in 1942 to help protect the coast against the growing threat from enemy submarines. The "Mosquito Fleet" was part of this force, consisting of civilian yachts, fishing, and pleasure boats that patrolled the coastal waters. So it was to use non - military ships to secure Florida's coastline.

Answer:

to use non - military ships to secure Florida's coastline