Photo #: NH 102509
USS War Bug (SP-1795)
In port, circa 1917-1919.
Built in 1917 by Herreshoff at Bristol, Rhode Island, and originally
named Herreshoff 320, this 62' 4" boat was acquired
by the Navy from Felix Warburg, of New York City, on 6 November
1917 and placed in commission on 17 November 1917. She was sold
on 30 June 1919.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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