Photo #: NH 100228
Babette II (American Motor Boat, 1917)
Underway in 1917, probably while running trials in the vicinity
of Morris Heights, New York, where she was built.
This pleasure craft was taken over by the Navy upon completion
and commissioned as USS Babette II (SP-484). Following
World War I service, she was returned to her owner on 17 January
1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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