Photo #: NH 102175
Samoset (American Ferry Steamship, 1897)
Photographed prior to her World War I Naval Service, with the
ferry steamer Norumbega ited up astern. Both belonged
to the Maine Central Railroad Company.
Formerly named Annie L. Vansciver, this ship was acquired
by the Navy on 20 March 1918 and subsequently served as USS Samoset
(ID # 2000). She was sold on 16 June 1922.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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