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.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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