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WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS Rutoma (SP-78), 1917-1919.
Previously a civilian motor boat named Manchonak and Rutoma.
USS Rutoma, a 78-foot section patrol boat, was built
in 1910 at Morris Heights, New York, as the civilian pleasure
craft Manchonak. Later renamed Rutoma, she was acquired
by the Navy in late April 1917. After commissioning, the boat
was employed on patrol duties in Long Island Sound and at New
York. On 21 February 1919 she was sunk in a collision but was
soon raised. Rutoma was sold in September 1919. Her subsequent
civilian career lasted at least into the 1930s.
This page features our only views of USS Rutoma (SP-78)
and of the civilian motor boat Rutoma.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 103210
USS Rutoma (SP-78)
Photographed circa 1917-1918, probably in the vicinity of New
York City. She appears to be under tow.
Photographed looking over the stern of a small boat, whose transom
appears to have been reinforced to mount an outboard motor.
Donation of Mrs. Juel M. Walker, 1980.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 54KB; 740 x 455 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 103211
USS Rutoma (SP-78)
Photographed circa 1917-1918, probably in the vicinity of New
York City. She appears to be under tow.
Photographed looking over the stern of a small boat, whose transom
appears to have been reinforced to mount an outboard motor.
Donation of Mrs. Juel M. Walker, 1980.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 63KB; 740 x 445 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 103212
USS Rutoma (SP-78)
Tied up astern of the "Cornfield" lightship, circa
1917-1918.
Donation of Mrs. Juel M. Walker, 1980.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 66KB; 740 x 450 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 102168
USS Rutoma (SP-78)
In port during World War I.
USS Edith M. III (SP-196) is partially visible at left.
Built in 1910 and previously named Manchonak, the motor
pleasure boat Rutoma was acquired by the Navy on 30 April
1917 and commissioned on 26 June 1917. She was stricken on 13
June 1919 and sold on 16 September 1919.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 75KB; 740 x 450 pixels |
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Note: The Ships' Histories Branch of the Naval Historical
Center holds one other view of the motor boat Rutoma,
taken prior to her Naval service.
This photograph was taken from off the vessel's port side (somewhat
toward the bow) while she was underway. Her hull is painted white,
with dark upperworks and awnings rigged amidships and aft.
This photo is mounted on the "SP" data card for Rutoma
(SP-78). |
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Page made 12 February 2003
New images added 19 November 2005