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Elsie III (SP 708)

Elsie III served both the U. S. Navy and the Department of Commerce.

Motorboat: Acquired by the Navy and placed in service, 30 June 1917; Transferred to the Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau, 21 April 1919. Fate unknown.

Specifications: Unknown.
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Elsie III 89k In Lockwood's Basin, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1918, with an old torpedo boat (probably USS Rodgers, Torpedo Boat # 4) alongside USS Moosehead (ID 2047). USS Elsie III (SP-708) is alongside the pier in left center with Alacrity (SP 206) beyond.
Photographed by Alton M. Blackinton, Boston.
USN Photo NH 45269
Naval Historical Center
Paloma 107k In Lockwood's Basin, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1918. They are (from left to right): USS Paloma (SP-533); USS Edithena (SP-624); and USS
Elsie III (SP-708).

Photographed by Alton M. Blackinton, Boston.
USN Photo NH 45270
Naval Historical Center
Lynx II 116k USS SP-1259 (ex-Grayling) stands out of Lockwood's Basin, Boston, Massachusetts, while on patrol, circa 1918. USS Elsie III (SP-708) and USS Lynx II (SP-730) are among the patrol boats in the background.
Photographed by Alton M. Blackinton, Boston.
USN Photo NH 45271
Naval Historical Center
Lynx II 121k USS Elsie III (SP-708) (outboard), tied up with other patrol boats in Lockwood's Basin, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1918. USS Lynx II (SP-730) is one of the two other patrol boats present.
Photographed by Alton M. Blackinton, Boston.
USN Photo NH 45276
Naval Historical Center

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Elsie III (SP 708), a motorboat, purchased by the Navy, was placed in service on 30 June 1917 and assigned to the 1st Naval District where she performed dispatch, guard, patrol, towing, and transport duties. On 21 April 1919 she was transferred to the Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau.

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