Photo #: NH 99406
J. Reyner & Son (American Motor Boat, 1916)
Two-part photograph, showing the boat's forward portion in the
upper image, and her after part in the lower. Probably taken
at Newport News, Virginia, perhaps when she was inspected by
the Fifth Naval District on 2 May 1917. Another craft, named
Beulah M., is partially visible behind her.
Purchased by the Navy from her owner, J. Reyner & Son of Newport
News, this working boat was placed in commission as USS J.
Reyner & Son (SP-869) on 11 January 1918. After service with
the Navy and with the American Red Cross, she was transferred
to the War Department on 20 April 1920.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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