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NH 65155 S.S. Robert L. Barnes

Photo #: NH 65155 S.S. Robert L. Barnes
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Title: S.S. Robert L. Barnes
Description: (American Tanker, 1917) In merchant service circa 1917, before acquisition by the Navy. Alexander McDougall built her as the prototype rectangular ship or sea-going canal boat, with a plain, low hull and a superstructure that could be removed to pass under canal bridges. This steamer was placed in commission as USS Robert L. Barnes (ID-3088) on 19 October 1918. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 65155
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