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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --
USS Sylvia (SP-471), 1917-1919.
Later renamed SP-471.
Originally the Civilian Motor Boat Sylvia
USS Sylvia, a 48' 6" patrol craft, was built prior
to World War I at Marco, Florida, as a civilian pleasure craft.
She was acquired by the Navy in June 1917 and placed in commission
early in the following September. Sylvia served in Florida
waters during the remainder of the First World War and into the
first months of peace. In April 1918 her name was changed to SP-471.
While awaiting sale at Key West, Florida, in September 1919, USS
Sylvia was destroyed by a hurricane.
This page features all the views we have of USS Sylvia
(SP-471) and of the civilian motor boat Sylvia.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 102249
Sylvia (American Motor Boat)
Underway, prior to World War I.
Acquired by the Navy on 15 June 1917, this pleasure craft was
commissioned on 4 September 1917 as USS Sylvia (SP-471)
and became USS SP-471 in early 1918. Stricken on 24 April
1919, she was awaiting sale at Key West, Florida, when she was
destroyed by a hurricane in September 1919.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 55KB; 740 x 480 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 102248
USS Sylvia (SP-471)
In port, during World War I.
This motor boat was acquired by the Navy on 15 June 1917 and
commissioned on 4 September 1917. She lost her name in early
1918 and became USS SP-471. Stricken on 24 April 1919,
she was one of eight section patrol boats destroyed by a hurricane
at Key West, Florida, in September 1919, while awaiting sale.
The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 64KB; 740 x 425 pixels |
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