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Photo #: NH 94468

Craft acquired by the Navy for World War I service


In port on 16 May 1917, while being prepared for duty.
Second boat from the left is Gypsy (SP-55), acquired on 11 May and burned on 20 June 1917 while still fitting out.
Next to her, to the right, is Doris B. IV (SP-625), which was delivered to the Navy on 17 April 1917 and transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service on 21 November 1919.
Second from the right is Venture (SP-616), acquired on 28 April and returned to her owner on 6 February 1919.
At right is the trawler Comber (SP-344), acquired on 17 April 1917 and returned to her owner on 2 April 1919.
Both Doris B. IV and Venture were already in commission when this photograph was taken.

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