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US Navy · Patrol Craft

Niagara IV SP-246

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(SP-246: t. 46; 1. 80'6"; b. 14'4"; dr. 4'6"; s. 12 k.; cpl. 11; a. 1 3-pdr., 1 1-pdr., 2 mg.)

The fourth Niagara (SP-246), a motor boat, was built by Matthews Boat Co., Port Clinton, Ohio, in 1913, acquired by the Navy on lease from Lawrence D. Buhl, Detroit, Mich., 9 June 1917 and commissioned the same day.

She served as a motor patrol boat in the 9th Naval District until returned to her owner 20 March 1919.

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