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IX-97 Martha's Vineyard

Built in 1911 as a motor yacht by Charles L. Seabury Co., Consolidated, New York, NY; acquired by the Navy, as the yacht Thelma, 11 January 1943; renamed Martha's Vineyard, 23 January 1943; Converted for Naval Service at Brewer's Drydock Co., Staten Island, NY; Placed in service, 30 March 1943; Placed out of service, 18 April 1946; Stripped at New York Naval Shipyard before transfer to the Maritime Commission, for return to her owner; Struck from the Naval Register, (date unknown); Final Disposition, fate unknown.

Specifications: Displacement 141t.(gr); Length 138'; Beam 16'; Draft 8' 9"; Complement 11.

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Contributed By
	63k	Martha's Vineyard (IX-97) underway, date and place unknown. US Navy photo from DANFS		Joe Radigan MACM USN Ret.

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Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation - Navy Log
Fleet Reserve Association

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