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Photo #: NH 103031

Derrick Barge # 70
(American Barge, 1914)

Alongside another ship, possibly when she was inspected by the Third Naval District on 19 April 1918.
Built in 1914, Derrick Barge # 70 was owned by McAllister Brothers of New York City. On 2 July 1918, the Third Naval District's Commandant was authorized to take her over for U.S. Navy service. Given registry ID # 2635, she was renamed Floating Derrick # 37, and later YD-37 and YF-196. She was sold by the Navy on 3 April 1931.

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Image posted 28 June 2005