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NH 99349 Bessie

Photo #: NH 99349 Bessie
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Title: Bessie
Description: (American Barge, 1899) In port, prior to her World War I era Navy service. She was owned by McWilliams Brothers, of New York City. Assigned the registry ID # SP-1755, this barge was taken over by the Navy on 1 November 1917. She was renamed SP-1755 on 11 April 1918 and was later renamed Coal Barge # 514. The barge was returned to her owner on 27 October 1919. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 99349
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