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Photo # NH 101590: Harbor tug Dorothy Cullen


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Dorothy Cullen (American Harbor Tug, 1893).
Previously named Joseph O'Riorden.
Served as USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183) in 1918-1920

Dorothy Cullen, a 99 gross ton (280 tons displacement) harbor tug, was built in 1893 by the Atlantic Works of Boston, Massachusetts. She was named Joseph O'Riorden during an earlier part of her career. In late December 1917, while owned by the Cullen Transportation Company of New York City, the tug was inspected by the Third Naval District and, in early September 1918, she was taken over by the Navy. Later purchased from her owners, she was placed in commission in mid-September as USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183). She served for more than a year in the New York harbor area, performing towing and minesweeping duties. Decommissioned in October 1919, Dorothy Cullen was sold in July 1920.

This page features all the views we have concerning the harbor tug Dorothy Cullen of 1893, which was USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183) in 1918-1920.


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Photo #: NH 101590

Dorothy Cullen (American Harbor Tug, 1893)

Photographed prior to her World War I era Naval service.
Formerly named Joseph O'Riorden, this tug was acquired by the Navy on 9 September 1918 and placed in commission on the 18th of that month as USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183). She was sold on 19 July 1920.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Photo #: NH 103473

Dorothy Cullen (American Harbor Tug, 1893)

In port on a snowy day, possibly in the New York Harbor area on 29 December 1917, when she was inspected by the Third Naval District for possible U.S. Navy service.
This tug was owned by the Cullen Transportation Company of New York City. Built at Boston in 1893, she was previously named Joseph O'Riorden. She was taken over by the Navy on 9 September 1918 and placed in commission as USS Dorothy Cullen (ID # 2183) on 18 September of that year. Decommissioned on 21 October 1919, she was sold on 19 July 1920.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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