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WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Online Library of Selected Images:
-- CIVILIAN SHIPS --
Zenda (American Motor Boat, 1912).
Served as USS Zenda (SP-688) in 1917-1919
Zenda, a 48-foot motor pleasure boat, was built in 1912
at Neponset, Massachusetts, by the George Lawley & Sons Corporation.
She was acquired by the Navy for World War I service in May 1917
and placed in commission in June as USS Zenda (SP-688).
Employed on section patrol duties in eastern New England waters
for the rest of the war, she was returned to her owner in late
January 1919.
This page features the only views we have concerning the
motor boat Zenda, which served as USS Zenda (SP-688)
in 1917-1919.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 99664
Zenda (American Motor Boat, 1912)
In a northeastern harbor, prior to World War I.
This pleasure craft was commissioned as USS Zenda (SP-688)
on 25 June 1917. She was returned to her owner on 30 January
1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 67KB; 740 x 440 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 102579
Zenda (American Motor Boat, 1912)
In a boathouse prior to World War I.
This boat was acquired by the Navy on 19 May 1917 and commissioned
on 25 June 1917 as USS Zenda (SP-688). She was returned
to her owner on 30 January 1919.
The boat partially visible in the left background is Margaret
O, which served as USS Margaret O (SP-614) and USS
SP-614 in 1917-1919.
The original photograph is in Record Group 19-LCM in the National
Archives.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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