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Photo # NH 43696:  USS Saco tied up in port during the 1920s

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USS Saco (YT-31), 1918-1927.
Named USS Alex Brown (ID # 2725) in 1918-1920.
Originally the civilian tug Alex Brown (or Alexander Brown).

The 119 gross ton harbor tug Alex Brown was built at Staten Island, New York, in 1912 for civilian employment. She was acquired by the Navy at the end of September 1918, placed in service as USS Alex Brown (ID # 2725), and assigned to the Naval Air Station at Key West, Florida. In 1920 her name was changed to Saco, and she was given the hull number YT-31. Her service as a harbor tug continued until she was stricken from the Navy list in October 1926. Saco was sold in May 1927.

This page features our only views of USS Saco (YT-31), and of the Civilian tug Alex Brown.


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Photo #: NH 99174

Alex Brown
(American Harbor Tug, 1912)

Underway in port, circa 1912-1918.
This tug was acquired by the Navy on 30 September 1918. After initial service Alex Brown (ID # 2725), in 1920 she was redesignated YT-31 and renamed Saco. She was sold in May 1927.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 43696

USS Saco (YT-31)


Tied up in port during the 1920s.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 75KB; 740 x 450 pixels

 


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Page made 22 September 2002
New image added 16 March 2004