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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99375

Hippocampus
(American Motor Boat, 1913)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph published in a contemporary publication. Hand written notes are on the original print, which is mounted on Hippocampus' "SP" data card, and reflect the compensation paid to the boat's owner for her use by the Navy during World War I.
This pleasure craft was acquired by the the Navy under lease on 21 June 1917 and placed in commission as USS Hippocampus (SP-654) on 25 June 1917. She was returned to her owner on 5 April 1919.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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6 June 2004