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Photo # NH 101391:  USS Chanticleer underway during World War I

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USS Chanticleer (SP-663), 1917-1918.
Previously the civilian motor boat Chanticleer.

Chanticleer, a 37' 5" motor pleasure boat, was built prior to World War I by Wilton C. Crosby. She was acquired by the Navy in May 1917 and placed in commission as USS Chanticleer (SP-663). The craft was employed in southern New England waters until after the November 1918 Armistice and, late in that month, was returned to her owner, H.S. Hutchinson of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

This page features all the views we have concerning USS Chanticleer (SP-663) and the civilian motor boat Chanticleer.


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Photo #: NH 99966

Chanticleer
(American Motor Boat)

Anchored off a recreational bathing beach, prior to World War I.
This boat, built by Wilton C. Crosby and owned by H.S. Hutchinson of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was acquired by the Navy on 21 May 1917 and placed in commission the next day as USS Chanticleer (SP-663). She was returned to her owner on 25 November 1918.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 86KB; 740 x 580 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 101391

USS Chanticleer
(SP-663)

Underway during World War I patrol service.
The civilian motor boat Chanticleer was acquired by the Navy on 21 May 1917 and placed in commission one day later. She was returned to her owner, H.S. Hutchinson of New Bedford, Massachusetts, on 25 November 1918.

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

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 52KB; 740 x 535 pixels

 


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