Photo #: NH 65132
S.S. Munaires (American Freighter, 1917)
Possibly photographed on 7 January 1918, when she was inspected
by the Fifth Naval District.
Built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company of
Newport News, Virginia, for the Munson Steamship Line of New
York, this ship was taken over by the U.S. Navy and placed in
commission on 14 January 1918 as USS Munaires (ID # 2197).
She was returned to her owner, via the U.S. Shipping Board, on
25 April 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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