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Photo # NH 94479-A:  USS De Grasse in an icy port, circa 1918

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USS De Grasse (ID # 1217), 1918-1918.
Originally the civilian steam boat De Grasse (1918)

USS De Grasse, an 81' 2 1/2" long section patrol boat, was built in 1917-1918 at Neponset, Massachusetts, as the steam-turbine powered pleasure craft of the same name. Though ordered taken over for World War I Naval service in June 1917, she was not placed in commission until her construction was completed about a year later. De Grasse briefly served in mid-Atlantic coastal waters before being returned to her owner, J.L. Redmond of New York City, in early November 1918.

This page features the only view we have concerning USS De Grasse (ID # 1217), which was originally the civilian steam boat De Grasse.


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Photo #: NH 94479-A

USS De Grasse
(ID # 1217)

In an icy harbor, circa 1918.
Built by George Lawley & Son Corporation of Neponset, Massachusetts, for J.L. Redmond of New York City, this steam turbine powered pleasure craft was ordered taken over for World War I service on 7 June 1917, while she was under construction. She was placed in commission when completed in about July 1918 and was returned to her owner on 7 November 1918.

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