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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99162

Abalone
(American Motor Boat, 1913)

Off New York City, with an amusement park in the background, prior to World War I.
The Navy leased this craft for World War I service, placing her in commission as USS Abalone (SP-208) in May 1917. She was returned to her owner on Christmas Eve 1918.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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8 March 2004