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Photo #  NH 102011:  Tug Lykens, probably in about 1917


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Lykens (Tug, 1899).
Served as USS Lykens (SP-876, later AT-56) in 1917-1934

Lykens, a 625 gross ton steam tug, was built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1899 for civilian use. The Navy purchased her in September 1917 and placed her in commission as USS Lykens (SP-876) in November of that year. During World War I, she operated in the Atlantic, reaching as far out as Bermuda and the Azores, and continued service along the mid-Atlantic coast following the end of the conflict. Decommissioned in March 1920, Lykens returned to active service with the hull number AT-56 in mid-year. She was employed in the New York City area until December 1922, then was placed out of commission. USS Lykens was kept in reserve until sold in February 1934.

This page features our only views of the tug Lykens, which served as USS Lykens in 1917-1934.


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Photo #: NH 102011

Lykens
(U.S. tug, 1899)

Probably photographed at about the time she was taken over for Naval Service. She was acquired by the Navy on 18 September 1917 and commissioned on 10 November 1917 as USS Lykens (SP-876). Reclassified AT-56 in 1920, she was stricken on 21 November 1933 and sold on 3 February 1934.

The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 47KB; 740 x 455 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 99546

Lykens
(American Tug, 1899)

In port, possibly when inspected by the 4th Naval District on 20 February 1917.
This tug was commissioned as USS Lykens (SP-876) In November 1917. Designated AT-56 in 1920, she was sold in February 1934.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 66KB; 740 x 450 pixels

 


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Page made 6 December 2001
New image added 16 September 2004