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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS Coronet (SP-194), 1917-1919.
Originally the civilian motor boat Coronet (1905)
USS Coronet, a 90-foot section patrol boat, was built
at Morris Heights, New York, in 1905 as the motor pleasure boat
of the same name. Acquired by the Navy in July 1917 and placed
in commission in September of that year, she spent the rest of
World War I assigned to the Third Naval District. USS Coronet
was stricken from the Navy Register and sold in August 1919.
This page features the only views we have concerning USS
Coronet (SP-194) and the civilian motor boat Coronet.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 100879
Coronet (American Motor Boat, 1905)
Photographed by Edwin Levick, 108 Fulton St., New York City,
while underway prior to her World War I era Naval service.
Acquired on 20 July 1917, this pleasure craft was placed in commission
on 24 September 1917 as USS Coronet (SP-194). She was
stricken from the Navy list on 5 August 1919 and sold.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 54KB; 740 x 470 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100880
USS Coronet (SP-194)
In an icy port, probably in the New York City area, circa 1917-1919.
This former pleasure craft was acquired by the Navy on 20 July
1917, and placed in commission on 24 September 1917. She was
stricken from the Navy list on 5 August 1919 and sold.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 435 pixels |
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USS Coronet (SP-194) is visible in the background
of the following photographs of other U.S. Navy section patrol
craft:
Photo #: NH 101436
USS Dean II (SP-98)
In an icy port during the winter of 1917-1918, with several other
patrol craft. USS Coronet (SP-194) is alongside Dean
II, while SC-8 is partially visible in the left distance.
Acquired by the Navy on 2 May 1917, Dean II was placed
in commission on 10 May 1917 and decommissioned on 31 May 1918
for return to her owner.
Coronet was acquired on 20 July 1917, commissioned on
24 September 1917, and stricken from the Navy list on 5 August
1919.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 81KB; 740 x 445 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 41957
USS Ellen (SP-284)
In port with several other section patrol vessels, probably in
the New York City area, circa 1917-1919.
USS Coronet (SP-194) is partially visible behind Ellen's
bow.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 81KB; 740 x 445 pixels |
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