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NH 53708-A Patrol Vessel (converted yacht)

Photo #: NH 53708-A Patrol Vessel (converted yacht)
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Title: Patrol Vessel (converted yacht)
Description: In New York Harbor, near the Statue of Liberty, in February 1919. Judging by the fenders at her bow and along her sides, she may be operating as a tug. This small ex-yacht may be USS SP-427 (formerly USS Seneca), which was based at nearby Tomkinsville, on Staten Island, and was quite similar in appearance. However, Seneca was decommissioned in early January 1919, more than a month before this photograph was taken. It is possible the date of the photograph is incorrect, or that this vessel, if it really is Seneca, may have already been back in civilian employment. It will be noted that she apparently does not display an SP number on her bow. This image is cropped from Photo # NH 53708. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 53708-A
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