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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS Dean II (SP-98), 1917-1918.
Originally the civilian motor boat Dean II (1915)
USS Dean II, a 42-foot section patrol boat, was built
in 1915 at Greenport, New York, as the motor pleasure boat of
the same name. She was acquired by the Navy and placed in commission
in May 1917. For the next year, Dean II was employed in
the waters of the Third Naval District. However, despite an initial
evaluation as a "well built and seaworthy boat for her size",
she apparently proved unsuitable for Naval purposes and, in March
1918, was ordered to be returned to her owner. This action was
carried out in mid-July of that year.
This page features the only views we have concerning USS
Dean II (SP-98) and the civilian motor boat Dean II.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 94464
Dean II (American Motor Boat, 1915)
Underway prior to World War I.
Acquired by the Navy on 2 May 1917, this pleasure craft was placed
in commission on 10 May 1917 as USS Dean II (SP-98). She
was returned to her owner on 16 July 1918.
This photograph has been retouched to show extension of her awning
toward the stern.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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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.
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