Photo #: NH 99327
S.S. F.J. Luckenbach (American Freighter, 1917)
In port, probably at New York City when she was inspected by
the Third Naval District on 12 December 1917. The number 265
is painted on her bow in small numerals. She is also fitted with
a gun platform forward.
Built by the Fore River Ship Building Company, Quincy, Massachusetts,
this steamer was taken over by the Navy and placed in commission
on 9 January 1918 as USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160).
She was decommissioned and returned to her owners on 18 August
1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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