Photo #: NH 99509
S.S. War Rifle (American Freighter, 1917), left
and
S.S. War Bayonet (American Freighter, 1917)
In port, possibly in the New York City area when they were inspected
by the Third Naval District on 26 December 1917.
During 1918-1919 these two ships served, respectively, as USS
Lake Bridge (ID # 2990) and USS Lake Superior (ID
# 2995). The latter also had World War II Navy service as USS
Tuluran (AG-46).
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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