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Photo #: NH 94463

Vixen
(American Steam Yacht, 1913)

In port, probably in the New York City area in early August 1917, when she was taken over by the Navy for World War I service.
Commissioned as USS Vixen (SP-68) on 10 August 1917, her name was changed to Despatch eleven days later. She was designated PY-8 on 17 July 1920.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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1 June 2004