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1919 RPPC Photo Postcard SS S.S. SAGADAHOC Crewmember-Sent Shortly After Decommissioning
This merchant freighter was commissioned by the US Navy from the time it was launched in 1918, but decommissioned in August 1919 after its WWI use was over. Faintly postmarked 15 Oct 1919 from Galveston TX. Sender writes, \"We leave Galveston tonight at 5pm and by the time thee gets this we will be out in the ocean going up the coast before starting across for Liverpool England. We have a general cargo and will have to make several stops. Joe. S.S. Sagadahoc, C/O American Consul, Liverpool Eng.\" Image is sharp. Condition is just Fair, due to the crease and a tear, corner wear, handling. But a unique bit of history nonetheless.
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Sagadahoc (No. 3311), a cargo ship built for the USSB in 1918 by the Texas Shipbuilding Co., Bath, Maine, was taken over by the Navy on completion and was commissioned in the Naval Overseas Transportation Service on 9 July 1918.
Operated on the War Department account, Sagadahoc carried munitions, supplies, and vehicles for the American Expeditionary Force during the last months of World War I. After the Armistice, she continued to carry Army cargo between New York and France and completed her last run, at New York, on 31 July 1919. She was decommissioned and returned to the Shipping Board on 18 August 1919.
Freighter:
Built in 1918 by the Texas Shipbuilding Co., Bath, ME
Acquired by the Navy on completion 8 July 1918
Commissioned USS Sagadahoc (ID 3311) 9 July 1918
Decommissioned 18 August 1919 and returned to the United States Shipping Board (USSB)
Sold to the Argonaut Line.
Transferred to the American South African Line
Torpeoded and sunk 3 December 1941 in the South Atlantic at position 27° 50\' S, 07° 50\' W while en route from New York to Beira, Mozambique and Mombasa, South Africa
Sagadahoc was stopped at sea and searched by the German submarine U-124. When contraband cargo was discovered her crew was sent to the lifeboats. The ship was then torpedoed and sunk, with the loss of one life. The remainder of those on board were rescued several days later.
231216 / 0966 R12/20/2023 large scans below offer the best description of the condition of the postcards offered. I will try to describe any defects that might not be apparent on the large scans I provide. Right-click the photos below in your computer browser to select \"view image\" in order to see a full-size image, and then offer with confidence.
A quick guide to the postcard grading standard we use: MINT: A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. NEAR MINT (NM): Like mint but very light aging of very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp. EXCELLENT (EX): Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side. VERY GOOD (VG): Corners may be just a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on the address side. A very collectible card. GOOD (G): Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeable slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on address side. FAIR: Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. POOR: Self-explanatory, sold as-is.
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