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NH 94463 Vixen

Photo #: NH 94463 Vixen
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Title: Vixen
Description: (American Steam Yacht, 1913) In port, probably in the New York City area in early August 1917, when she was taken over by the Navy for World War I service. Commissioned as USS Vixen (SP-68) on 10 August 1917, her name was changed to Despatch eleven days later. She was designated PY-8 on 17 July 1920. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 94463
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