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NH 95903 Blue Bird

Photo #: NH 95903 Blue Bird
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Title: Blue Bird
Description: (American Motor Boat, 1911) Underway prior to World War I. Previously named Parthenia, this pleasure craft was acquired by the Navy on 25 June 1917 and placed in commision as USS Blue Bird (SP-465) on 17 December 1917. She was returned to her owner on 7 February 1919. The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 95903
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