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Photo # NH 102835: Tug Credenda prior to her World War I era Naval service


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Credenda (American Harbor Tug, 1903)
Served as USS Credenda (ID # 3278) in 1918-1919

Credenda, a 34 gross ton wooden-hulled harbor tug, was built at Paulsboro, New Jersey, in 1903. Purchased from Loveland Brothers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for World War I service, the Navy placed her in service in September 1918 as USS Credenda (ID # 3278). She was assigned to the Fourth Naval District until sold in early August 1919.

This page features the only view we have concerning the harbor tug Credenda, which was USS Credenda (ID # 3278) in 1918-1919.


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Photo #: NH 102835

Credenda (American Harbor Tug, 1903)

Photographed prior to her World War I era Navy service.
This tug, built at Paulsboro, New Jersey, was owned by Loveland Brothers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when she was taken over by the Navy on on 11 September 1918. Commissioned as USS Credenda (ID # 3278) on 19 September, she was employed by the Fourth Naval District until sold on 5 August 1919.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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