Photo #: NH 102246
Sybilla III (American Motor Yacht, 1915)
In harbor, dressed with flags, prior to her World War I Navy
service.
Originally named Paragon, this pleasure craft was acquired
by the Navy and commissioned on 15 May 1917 as USS Sybilla
III (SP-104). She was returned to her owner on 24 December
1918.
Later renamed Arlis, this yacht also served during the
World War II era as USS PC-454 and USS Impetuous
(PYc-46).
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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