Photo #: NH 86379
S.S. St. Johns (American Coastal Passenger Steamship,
1878)
Hauled out of the water, possibly when inspected by the Fifth
Naval District on 26 June 1917.
Though initially evaluated as unsuitable for Naval use, this
elderly side-wheel steamer was taken into service as USS St.
Johns (ID # 3710). She was decommissioned returned to her
owner on 10 June 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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