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United State Lightship 83 (LV 83 / WAL 508)
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United State Lightship 83 (LV 83 / WAL 508)
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SAN FRANCISCO Lightship No. 83, 24 August, 1947, On trial trip after machinery overhaul, installation [of] new decks (caulked with Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. No. EC-754), duplex lanterns, cargo hatch and davits.  Cargo ports permanently closed off."  Photo No. 9244711; 24 August 1947; photographer unknown.
Keywords: California;Lightship;Pacific ocean;Historic

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SAN FRANCISCO Lightship No. 83, 24 August, 1947, On trial trip after machinery overhaul, installation [of] new decks (caulked with Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. No. EC-754), duplex lanterns, cargo hatch and davits. Cargo ports permanently closed off." Photo No. 9244711; 24 August 1947; photographer unknown.

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Album name:mitko / US - California and Hawaii
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):Decommissioned Jul 18, 1960; donated Oct 1, 1963 to Northwest Seaport, Seattle WA for use as floating museum, marked RELIEF; currently being restored; one of 3 oldest surviving lightships and the oldest on the West Coast; retains original steam propulsion
Construction details (year of built, shape etc):1904, LENGTH: 129'0" (loa); BEAM: 28'6"; DRAFT: 12'6"; TONNAGE: 668 displ
Any other comments:1942-1945: during WWII withdrawn from station and based at San Francisco as examination vessel; armed with an Army 3-pounder. Classed as "YN" - net tender during the period
Coordinates (in any format):1905-1930: Blunts Reef (CA) 1930-1942: San Francisco (CA) 1942-1945: Examination Vessel, WWII 1945-1951: San Francisco (CA) 1951-1960: Relief (West Coast)
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Date added:Apr 07, 2012
Keywords:California / Lightship / Pacific ocean / Historic
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