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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 95903

Blue Bird
(American Motor Boat, 1911)

Underway prior to World War I.
Previously named Parthenia, this pleasure craft was acquired by the Navy on 25 June 1917 and placed in commision as USS Blue Bird (SP-465) on 17 December 1917. She was returned to her owner on 7 February 1919.

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

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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1 March 2004