Photo #: NH 105258
S.S. American Pilot (American Training Ship, 1919)
This ship was completed in 1919 as S.S. Shaume She served
as USS Procyon (AG-11) from 1921 to 1931 and USS Empire
State (IX-38), a merchant marine training ship, from 1931
to 1940. She is shown here off New York City during the final
phase of her career, as the civilian merchant marine training
ship American Pilot between 1940 and 1948.
Donation of Captain Stephen S. Roberts, USNR (Retired), 2007.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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