DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
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Photo #: NH 99218
Amphitrite (American Motor Tug, 1918)
In port, prior to her World War I Navy service.
This small tug was acquired by the Navy on 21 May 1918. Placed
in service as USS Amphitrite (ID # 3028), she was renamed
Nerita on 8 November 1918. The craft was transferred to
the War Department on 4 March 1920.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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