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Photo #  NH 101970:  Yacht Machigonne underway, circa 1909-17


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Machigonne (Steam Yacht, 1909);
Later USS Machigonne (SP-507) and SP-507, 1917-1919

Machigonne, a 140-foot steam yacht, was built at Morris Heights, New York, in 1909 for civilian use. The Navy acquired her in May 1917 for World War I service and commissioned her the following July as USS Machigonne (SP-507). In 1918, her name was changed to SP-507. With the wartime emergency at an end, Machigonne was sold back to her former owner in June 1919.

This page features our only views of the steam yacht Machigonne, which served as USS Machigonne (SP-507) and SP-507 in 1917-1919.


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Photo #: NH 101970

Machigonne
(U.S. Steam Yacht, 1909)

Underway, circa 1909-1917.
This yacht served as USS Machigonne (SP-507) during 1917-19.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 61KB; 740 x 530 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 99580

Machigonne
(American Steam Yacht, 1909)

At anchor in a harbor, prior to World War I.
This yacht served in the U.S. Navy during 1917-1919, initially as USS Machigonne (SP-507) and later as USS SP-507.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 68KB; 740 x 470 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 101834

Itty E
(U.S. Motor Boat)

In port (in the center of the photo) circa May-July 1917, probably while being prepared for Navy service.
This small craft served as USS Itty E (SP-952) during 1917-20.
USS Machigonne (SP-507) can be seen on the opposite side of the pier, with her bow number, stack and masts visible.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 83KB; 740 x 450 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 99388

Itty E
(American Motor Boat, 1916)

In port, alongside a pontoon float, probably while being prepared for Navy service, circa May-July 1917.
This open cockpit motor pleasure craft, evaluated as "Excellent as rescue boat or tender to the air-plane at Naval Air Station" was placed in commission as USS Itty E (SP-952) on 6 July 1917. She was damaged by fire in July 1918 and scrapped in 1920.
USS Machigonne (SP-507), which was placed in commission on 9 July 1917, is partially visible on the other side of the pier.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 91KB; 740 x 455 pixels

 


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Page made 4 May 2001
New image added 24 September 2004