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James River (SP 861)
Built by C. Crockett of Pocomoke City, MD; Acquired by the Navy, May 1917; Returned to her owners, 22 October 1918. Fate unknown.
Specifications: Displacement unknown; Length 58'; Beam 11' 6"; Draft 2' 9"; Speed 10 kts.; Complement five; Armament two 1-pounders.
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: A river in Virginia.James River (SP-86l), a motor boat built by C. Crockett of Pocomoke City, Md., was acquired by the Navy in May 1917 from the Virginia State Fish and Oyster Commission. Her first commanding officer was B. W. Parker, Chief Master-at-Arms.James River served as a patrol boat in the 5th Naval District, and was assigned to Pocomoke Sound, the James and Elizabeth Rivers, and other parts of Chesapeake Bay. She was returned to her owners 22 October 1918.
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