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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99499

Owaissa
(American Motor Boat, 1912)

Hauled out of the water, prior to World War I.
Leased by the Navy for World War I service, this motor boat was commissioned as USS Owaissa (SP-659) on 6 November 1917. She was returned to her owner on 3 January 1919.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 62KB; 605 x 675 pixels

Note:
The original print for this photograph was mounted on the "SP" data card for Katie (SP-660), probably as a result of a clerical error when the card was originally prepared in 1917. Despite the name "Katie" written in pencil on the original print, the name "Owaissa" is visible on the name board above the boat's forward superstructure.

 

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24 August 2004