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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99163

Alcedo
(American Steam Yacht, 1895)

Anchored in Yokohama Harbor, Japan, prior to World War I.
The Navy purchased this yacht for World War I service, placing her in commission as USS Alcedo (SP-166) in July 1917. She was torpedoed and sunk on 5 November 1917.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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8 March 2004