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NH 103546 Niagara

Photo #: NH 103546 Niagara
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Title: Niagara
Description: (American Motor Boat, 1915) Hauled out of the water, circa 1915-1917. Built in 1915 by E.A. Fonda of Miami, Florida, and owned by General H.M. Creel of Miami, this pleasure craft was placed in commission on 1 May 1917 as USS Niagara (SP-263). Her name was changed to SP-263 in 1918, and she was transferred to the U.S. Lighthouse Service in May 1919. Note her shallow draft, recorded as 2 feet forward and 3 1/2 feet aft. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 103546
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