CIVILIAN SHIPS
Names beginning with the letter J

This page lists all J-named Civilian Ships whose pictures are available through the Online Library.

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J-named ships are listed below in alphabetical order.

• J.B. Walker (Schooner & Barge, 1879)
• J.L. Smallwood (or T.L. Smallwood) (Steamship, 1865-1867). Originally the blockade runner Banshee (1862). Later renamed Irene
• J.M. Fox (Freighter, 1917). Renamed Jeannette Skinner before completion
• J.M. Guffey (Tanker, 1902). Later renamed Meloria
• J.P. Jackson (Ferry Steamship, 1860-1871). Originally named John P. Jackson
• J. Reyner & Son (Motor Boat, 1916)
  
  
• Jacana (Steamer capsized in storm, circa the 1910s) -- Possible identification
• Jack Scully (Harbor Tug, 1891). Previously named H.M.C. Smith
• Jack T. Scully (Harbor Tug, 1899). Later renamed Mariner
• Jackson, John P. (Ferry Steamship, 1860-1871). Properly called John P. Jackson, and later J.P. Jackson
• Jackstar (Cargo Ship, 1918-1955). Originally named Santa Olivia
  
  
• James, Catherine (Steam Lighter, in service prior to World War I). Properly called Catherine James
• James, W.T. (Steam Fishing Vessel, 1912-1919). Properly called W.T. James
• James Adger (Steamship, 1852-1878)
• James L. Richards (Collier, 1916). Originally named Munalbro
• James S. Lowell (Schooner, collided with USS Tallapoosa in August 1884)
• Jan van Nassau (Dutch Freighter, 1913)
• Jaydee III (Motor Boat, 1916)
  
  
• Jean (Freighter, 1909). Later renamed Margarita Calafati, Gladstone, Sports and Magdalena
• Jeannette (Steam Yacht, 1878)
• Jeannette Skinner (Freighter, 1917). Originally named J.M. Fox
• Jefferson (Passenger Steamship, 1899)
• Jennie S. Wade (Harbor Tug, active at New York City, 1919)
• Jensen, Fie (Freighter, 1900). Properly called Fie Jensen
• Jerah Swift (Whaling Ship or Bark, destroyed 22 June 1865 by CSS Shendandoah)
• Jessamine (Motor Boat, 1907)
• Jimetta (Motor Boat, 1915). Originally named Frances II
  
  
• Joanna (Motor Boat, 1917)
• Johannes Jck. (Paddle Steamer, active at Danzig, Germany, 1919)
  
  
• John A. Palmer, Jr. (Fishing Vessel, 1911)
• John B. Hinton (Fishing Vessel, 1912)
• John G. Murley (Fishing Vessel, 1939)
• John G. Olsen (Harbor Tug, 1916)
• John J. O'Hagan (Freighter, 1918). Originally named Lake Geneva. Later renamed Adelanto
  
  
• John M. Connelly (Tanker, 1918). Later renamed Point Breeze
• John P. Jackson (Ferry Steamship, 1860-1871). Later renamed J.P. Jackson
• John S. Beacham (3-masted schooner, in service in 1902)
• John S. Olsen (Harbor Tug, circa 1917)
• John P. King (Steamship, 1860)
  
  
• Johnson, Catherine (Powered Lighter, 1913). Properly called Catherine Johnson
• Johnson, George H. (Powered Lighter). Properly called George H. Johnson
• Johnson, President (Passenger Liner, 1904). Properly called President Johnson
• Jones, Stephen R. (Collier, 1915). Properly called Stephen R. Jones
  
  
• Joseph F. Bellows (Fishing Vessel, 1912)
• Joseph O'Riorden (Harbor Tug, 1893). Later renamed Dorothy Cullen
• Josephine (Motor Yacht, 1905)
• Josephine (Motor Boat, 1913)
• Josephine (Motor Boat, 1916)
  
  
• Josephus (Seagoing Barge, 1876)
• Joseph M. Clark (Harbor Tug, 1899)
• Joseph Park (Brig, destroyed by CSS Sumter, September 1861)
• Joseph Whitney (Steamship, active in early 1861)
  
  
• Joyance (Steam Yacht, 1907). Previously named Cavalier
• Julia Eleanor (Fishing Vessel, 1937)
• Julia Luckenbach (Freighter, 1917)
• Juniata (Steamship, 1860-1902). Named South Carolina until 1866
• Juniata (Motor Yacht, 1911)
• Jupiter (Freighter, 1917). Renamed Democracy in 1918

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