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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160), 1918-1919.
Originally the SS F.J. Luckenbach (1917)
USS F.J. Luckenbach, a 8074 gross ton cargo ship, was
built at Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1917 as the civilian freighter
of the same name. Taken over by the Navy and placed in commission
in January 1918, she carried horses, mules and other military
cargo from the U.S. to France during World War I and for the three
months immediately following the 11 November 1918 Armistice. After
five such voyages the ship was converted to a troop
transport and made two more trips bringing veterans of the
European conflict home. USS F.J. Luckenbach was decommissioned
in August 1919 and turned over to the U.S. Shipping Board for
return to her owners.
This page features all the views we have concerning USS
F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160) and to the civilian steamship
F.J. Luckenbach.
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a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 99327
S.S. F.J. Luckenbach (American Freighter, 1917)
In port, probably at New York City when she was inspected by
the Third Naval District on 12 December 1917. The number 265
is painted on her bow in small numerals. She is also fitted with
a gun platform forward.
Built by the Fore River Ship Building Company, Quincy, Massachusetts,
this steamer was taken over by the Navy and placed in commission
on 9 January 1918 as USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160).
She was decommissioned and returned to her owners on 18 August
1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 45880
USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160)
At anchor in 1918, while painted in "dazzle" camouflage.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 11
USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160)
Underway, probably in 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 46899
USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2160)
At Boston, Massachusetts, 18 June 1919.
Photographed by J.C. Crosby, Boston.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 65KB; 740 x 520 pixels |
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The following photograph MAY show USS F.J. Luckenbach:
Photo #: NH 104494
Troops embarking on a U.S. Navy transport
At American Bassens, France, for passage home to the United States,
1919.
This ship is a former Luckenbach Lines freighter, either USS
Edward Luckenbach (ID # 1662), USS Julia Luckenbach
(ID # 2407), USS F.J. Luckenbach (ID # 2169), USS K.I.
Luckenbach (ID # 2291) or USS Katrina Luckenbach (ID
#3020).
The original photograph is printed on postcard ("AZO"
stock.
Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Page made 3 December 2003
New image added 25 July 2007