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NH 102369 SS West Apaum

Photo #: NH 102369 SS West Apaum
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Title: SS West Apaum
Description: (American Freighter, 1918) Underway during builder's trials, off Seattle, Washington, on 19 June 1918. She was constructed in 78 working days by the Skinner & Eddy Corporation, of Seattle. This steamship was acquired by the Navy on 20 June 1919 and placed in commission as USS West Apaum (ID # 3221). She was returned to the U.S. Shipping Board on 25 July 1919. Note her dazzle type pattern camouflage. The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 102369
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