USS Forbes (IX-90)

USS Forbes (IX-90)

USS "Forbes" (IX-90), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy with that name. A sailing yacht formerly named "Morning Star", "Forbes" served in a noncommissioned status in the 7th Naval District during World War II.

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