1917 US DREDGE ABSECON, Atlantic City, NJ Naval Cover USED

It was sent 16 Oct 1917.  It was franked with stamp "GW". It was sent from Boston to Deitrch Ostersen.

This cover is in good, but not perfect condition. Please look at the scan and make your own judgement. 

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Seagoing Hopper Dredge:

Built in 1914, by Maryland Shipbuilding, Sparrow Point, MD.

Launched, in 1914

Delivered in 1914, and placed in commission by the US Army Corps of Engineers, as USED Dredge Absecon

Assigned to the US Engineers Philadelphia District

Decommissioned, date unknown

Sold, date unknown, renamed Macuro

Final Disposition, wrecked in 1970

Specifications:

Displacement 560 t. light 994 t. loaded

Length 161.10'

Beam 35'

Draft

Forward light 5.4', Aft 7'

Forward loaded 10', Aft 9.9'

Speed unknown

Complement unknown

Hopper Capacity unknown

Dredging Depth unknown

Dredging Pipes unknown

Propulsion

two reciprocating steam engines, 528hp

two propeller shafts