Admiral, a 73-foot motor workboat, was built at Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in 1913. Owned by the State of Maine, she was acquired by the Navy at the beginning of May 1917 and placed in commission as USS Admiral (SP-541) at the end of that month. The craft was employed in Maine waters during and after the First World War, performing patrol and icebreaking duties. Admiral was transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard in April 1919 and renamed Leader in December. She was destroyed by a gasoline explosion and fire on 2 April 1920.
This page features the only view we have concerning the motor boat Admiral and USS Admiral (SP-541).
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Photo #: NH 99152 Admiral (American Motor Boat, 1913) In port, prior to entering Naval service. This workboat was acquired by the Navy from the State of Maine on 1 May 1917 and placed in commission as USS Admiral (SP-541) at the end of that month. She was transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard on 21 April 1919, renamed Leader on 16 December 1919 and destroyed by fire on 2 April 1920. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 56KB; 740 x 435 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 105868 USS Admiral (SP-541) In harbor with Sailors on deck, circa 1918-1919. Many of the men are wearing cartridge belts and holding rifles. The original image is printed on post card ("AZO") stock bearing the mark of photographers McDougall & Keefe of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The reverse side of the original post card is seen in Photo # NH 105868-A. Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2008. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 63KB; 740 x 485 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 105868-A USS Admiral (SP-541) Reverse of a photograph showing the craft in harbor, with Sailors on deck, circa 1918-1919. It is printed on post card ("AZO") stock bearing the mark of photographers McDougall & Keefe of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The front side of the original post card is seen in Photo # NH 105868. Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2008. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 48KB; 740 x 490 pixels |
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Page made 14 March 2004
New images added 10 December 2008