Onward II, a 60-foot motor pleasure boat, was built prior to World War I at Bay City, Michigan. She was taken over by the Navy in June 1917 and commissioned in that month as USS Onward II (SP-728) for use as a patrol craft. Her name was changed to SP-728 in 1918. In early December 1918, some three weeks after the Armistice, she was returned to her owner.
This page features our only views of the motor pleasure craft Onward II, USS Onward II (SP-728) and USS SP-728.
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Photo #: NH 101358 Onward II (American Motor Boat) Photographed prior to her World War I Navy service. She was acquired by the Navy on 23 June 1917 and commissioned two days later as USS Onward II (SP-728). Her name was later changed to SP-728. This craft was returned to her owner on 2 December 1918. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 52KB; 740 x 285 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 107018 USS Onward II (SP-728) Hauled out for repairs, circa 1917-1918. This view shows her forward portion. Her after part is seen in Photo # NH 107018-A, which was taken within a few minutes of this photograph. Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2010. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 105KB; 900 x 520 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 107018-A USS Onward II (SP-728) Hauled out for repairs, circa 1917-1918. This view shows her after portion. Her forward part is seen in Photo # NH 107018, which was taken within a few minutes of this photograph. Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2010. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 94KB; 900 x 520 pixels |
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If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
NOTES:
Page made 31 July 2002
New images added 12 June 2010