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UNITED STATES NAVY
TEMPORARY AUXILIARY SHIPS
WORLD WAR I
Online Library of Selected Images:
-- CIVILIAN SHIPS --
Steamship C.W. Morse (American River Passenger Steamer,
1903).
Served as USS C.W. Morse (ID # 1966) in 1917-1919
C.W. Morse, a 4307 gross ton paddle-wheel river passenger
steamship, was built in 1903 at Wilmington, Delaware, for commercial
employment on the Hudson River, New York. In December 1917 she
was chartered by the Navy and placed in service as C.W. Morse
(ID # 1966). After World War I era use as a receiving ship in
the New York City area, she was returned to her owners in February
1919.
This page features all available views relating to the
river passenger steamship C.W. Morse, which served as USS
C.W. Morse (ID # 1966) in 1917-1919.
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a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 85930
Steamship C.W. Morse (American River Passenger Ship,
1903)
Artwork reproduced on a contemporary postal card, depicting the
steamer using her searchlight while operating at night on the
Hudson River, New York.
This ship served as USS C.W. Morse (ID # 1966) during
World War I.
Courtesy of Alfred Cellier, 1977.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 99706
S.S. C.W. Morse (American River Passenger Steamer,
1903)
In port, possibly at New York City at about the time she was
chartered by the U.S. Navy in December 1917.
This steamer was employed as the receiving ship C.W. Morse
(ID # 1966) in 1917-1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Related image: The original print for Photo
# NH 99705, a view of the steamship Berkshire, which
was very similar in size and design to the S.S. C.W. Morse,
was mounted on the latter's official data card.
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