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.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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