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Photo #: NH 104948

USS Western Spirit
(ID # 3164)

Photographed circa mid-July 1918, probably off the Albina Dock, Portland, Oregon.
This photo may show the ship while she was still S.S. Western Spirit, at the time of her construction was completed by the Northwest Still Company, of Portland. She was acquired by the Navy on 19 July 1918, but not actually placed in commission until the 30th of that month. The ship is wearing pattern camouflage.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 1 September 2007