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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS Wendy (SP-448), 1917-1918.
Originally the civilian motor boat Wendy (1913)
USS Wendy, a 55-foot section patrol boat, was built
in 1913 as a civilian pleasure craft. She was acquired from her
New Orleans, Louisiana, owner in July 1917 and placed in commission
early in August. For the rest of World War I Wendy was
used on patrol duties in the New Orleans area. She was decommissioned
and returned to her owner in December 1918.
This page features all the views we have related to USS
Wendy (SP-448) and to the civilian motor boat Wendy.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 99390
Wendy (American Motor Boat, 1913)
Underway, prior to her World War I era Navy service.
This pleasure boat was acquired by the Navy on 1 July 1917 and
placed in commission as USS Wendy (SP-448) on 3 August.
She was returned to her owner, C.A. Sporl of New Orleans, Louisiana,
on 9 December 1918.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 90KB; 740 x 460 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 102519
USS Wendy (SP-448)
Underway during the World War I era.
This former pleasure craft was acquired by the Navy on 1 July
1917 and placed in commission on 3 August. She was decommissioned
and returned to her owner on 9 December 1918.
Note Sailor manning her bow gun, a 1-pounder. Wendy's
stern weapon is a Colt machine gun. She is flying a 48-star Jack
on her starboard signal halliard.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 67KB; 740 x 520 pixels |
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