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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 102574

USS Xarifa
(SP-581)

In harbor, circa 1918-1919.
Built in 1896 and successively named Xarifa, Ophelie and Xarifa, this composite sailing yacht with auxiliary steam power was acquired by the Navy on 9 August 1917 and placed in commission on 23 February 1918. She was returned to her owner on 4 May 1919.

The original photograph is in Record Group 19-LCM in the National Archives.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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20 October 2004