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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- CIVILIAN SHIPS --
J. Reyner & Son (American Motor Boat, 1916).
Served as USS J. Reyner & Son (SP-869) in 1918-1920.
Was also known as Reyner & Son while in Navy service.
J. Reyner & Son, a 64-foot motor work boat, was built
at West Norfolk, Virginia, in 1916. She was purchased by the Navy
in January 1918 and placed in commission as USS J. Reyner & Son
(SP-869). During the next two years she was employed in the vicinity
of Norfolk and Hampton Roads, initially by the Collector of Customs
and, after August 1919, by the American Red Cross. In April 1920
the craft was transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers.
This page features our only views of the motor boat J.
Reyner & Son, which served as USS J. Reyner & Son (SP-869)
during the World War I era.
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a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 102149
J. Reyner & Son (American Motor Boat, 1916)
Possibly photographed while on duty with the Navy during World
War I.
This craft was commissioned as USS J. Reyner & Son (SP-869)
on 11 January 1918. She was transferred to the War Department
on 20 April 1920, following service with the Navy and the American
Red Cross.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 75KB; 740 x 410 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 99406
J. Reyner & Son (American Motor Boat, 1916)
Two-part photograph, showing the boat's forward portion in the
upper image, and her after part in the lower. Probably taken
at Newport News, Virginia, perhaps when she was inspected by
the Fifth Naval District on 2 May 1917. Another craft, named
Beulah M., is partially visible behind her.
Purchased by the Navy from her owner, J. Reyner & Son of Newport
News, this working boat was placed in commission as USS J.
Reyner & Son (SP-869) on 11 January 1918. After service with
the Navy and with the American Red Cross, she was transferred
to the War Department on 20 April 1920.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Page made 11 December 2002
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