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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 102059

Nelansu
(American Motor Boat)

Photographed prior to Naval service in World War I.
Previously named U.S. Kent and owned by John S. Kent, this motor boat was taken over by the Navy and on 26 May 1917 was commissioned as USS Nelansu (SP-610). She was returned to her owner on 30 November 1918.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 66KB; 740 x 455 pixels

 

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14 May 2002