Photo #: NH 99335
Barge # 6 (American Barge)
In port, probably on 16 October 1918 when she was inspected by
the Fifth Naval District.
Owned by E.I. DuPond de Nemours and Comapny, this wooden barge
was assigned registry ID # 3373. She was purchased by the Navy
under a letter of authorization dated 20 December 1918 and renamed
Freight Lighter # 148 in 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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