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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- CIVILIAN SHIPS --
Clio (American Harbor Steamer, 1909)
Had U.S. Navy service as Clio (ID # 2279) in 1918-1922
Clio, a 199 gross ton (109-foot) harbor freight boat,
was built in 1909 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Owned by the
Philadelphia and Smyrna Steamboat Company of Philadelphia, she
was taken over by the Navy in April 1918 and served as Clio
(ID # 2279) until sold in May 1922.
This page features the only views we have concerning the
harbor steamer Clio, which had U.S. Navy service as Clio
(ID # 2279) in 1918-1922.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 100862
Clio (American Harbor Steamer, 1909)
Photographed prior to her World War I era Naval service.
This steamer was acquired by the Navy on 17 April 1918 and placed
in commission on 8 June 1918 as USS Clio (ID 2279). She
was sold on 20 May 1922.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 56KB; 740 x 390 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 100863
Clio (American Harbor Steamer, 1909)
Hauled out of the water, prior to her World War I era Naval service.
Acquired by the Navy on 17 April 1918, this steamer was placed
in commission on 8 June 1918 as USS Clio (ID 2279). She
was sold on 20 May 1922.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 55KB; 740 x 430 pixels |
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