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Photo #: NH 103546

Niagara
(American Motor Boat, 1915)

Hauled out of the water, circa 1915-1917.
Built in 1915 by E.A. Fonda of Miami, Florida, and owned by General H.M. Creel of Miami, this pleasure craft was placed in commission on 1 May 1917 as USS Niagara (SP-263). Her name was changed to SP-263 in 1918, and she was transferred to the U.S. Lighthouse Service in May 1919.
Note her shallow draft, recorded as 2 feet forward and 3 1/2 feet aft.

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Image posted 20 February 2006