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.
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