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NH 102254 USS Taniwha

Photo #: NH 102254 USS Taniwha
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Title: USS Taniwha
Description: (SP-129) Photographed during her World War I era Navy service. Built in 1909 by George Lawley and Sons, the motor yacht Taniwha was leased by the Navy and placed in commission on 14 May 1917. She was reported as returned to her owner on 4 April 1919, with another report indicating that the return took place in about early June of that year. The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 102254
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