Photo #: NH 99429
Minerva (American Motor Boat, 1914)
At anchor, circa 1914-1916, prior to her World War I era Naval
service.
This pleasure craft was ordered delivered to the Navy on 1 May
1917 and was commissioned as USS Minerva (SP-425) on 20
July 1917. She was returned to her owner on 14 January 1919.
Note the striped awning over her after deck.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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