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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS Sturdy (SP-82), 1917-1920.
Previously the Civilian Motor Boat Sturdy (1905)
USS Sturdy, a 75-foot motor boat, was built in 1905
at Morris Heights, New York, as a civilian pleasure craft. She
was acquired by the Navy in May 1917, placed in commission a month
later, and served as a net tender in the Third Naval District
(New York area) during and after the First World War. Sturdy
was sold in March 1920.
This page features all the views we have of USS Sturdy
(SP-82), and of the civilian motor boat Sturdy.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 42424
Sturdy (American Motor Boat, 1905)
Photographed prior to her World War I Navy service.
Built at New York in 1905, this pleasure craft was acquired by
the Navy on 25 May 1917 and placed in commission as USS Sturdy
(SP-82) on 25 June 1917. She was stricken from the Navy list
on 13 January 1920 and sold on 30 March of that year.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 102242
USS Sturdy (SP-82)
In port during the World War I era, possibly while awaiting disposal
in 1919-1920.
Built in 1905 as a pleasure craft, this motor boat was acquired
by the Navy on 25 May 1917 and placed in commission as USS Sturdy
(SP-82) on 25 June 1917. She was stricken from the Navy list
on 13 January 1920 and sold on 30 March of that year.
Note the large pilothouse behind and above her deckhouse. This
was installed during her Navy service.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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