Photo #: NH 102814
Cushing (American Tanker, 1903)
In port, possibly when inspected by the Third Naval District
on 10 November 1917.
Formerly named Prometheus, this Standard Oil Company tanker
was renamed Chinampa on or before 24 September 1918. She
was taken over by the Navy on 2 October 1918 and placed in commission
as USS Chinampa (ID # 1952) on 4 October. The ship was
returned to her owners in May 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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