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J. B. Walker (ID 1272)


Barge: Built in 1879 by the E. O'Brien Co., Thomaston, ME; Launched, 1879; Acquired by the Navy, 8 August 1918 and commissioned the same day; Sold, 11 September 1919. Fate unknown.

Specifications: Displacement 1,984 t.; Length 247'; Beam 42' 4"; Draft 26' 9"; Speed non-self propelled; Complement 6; Armament none.


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J. B. Walker 109k At anchor, circa 1917.
U.S. Navy photo NH 102504
Naval Historical Center
J. B. Walker 69k In port, probably in the New York City area in 1917-1918, when the she was inspected by the Third Naval District for possible acquisition by the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy photo NH 99275
Naval Historical Center

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships:J. B. Walker was launched in 1879 by E. O'Brien of Thomaston, Maine; purchased by the Navy from Luckenbach S.S. Co.; and commissioned 8 August 1918. She immediately began collier operations between Norfolk and New England. J. B. Walker continued this duty until 27 March 1919, when she was detached and assigned to the 5th Naval District for operations. She was sold 11 September 1919.

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