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NH 99781 Steamship Gut Heil

Photo #: NH 99781 Steamship Gut Heil
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Title: Steamship Gut Heil
Description: (German/American Oil Tanker, 1888) Refitting for service, possibly when inspected by the 8th Naval District on 20 July 1918. Note the pattern lightly marked on her side, probably to guide the painting of Dazzle camouflage. This ship was purchased by the Navy on 8 August 1918 and placed in commission as USS Sara Thompson (ID # 3148) on 17 September 1918. She was redesignated AO-8 on 17 July 1920 and remained in service until decommissioned on 21 July 1933. The ship was sold on 9 August 1934. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 99781
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