- USS Richard Peck (IX-96)
The USS "Richard Peck" (IX-96) was built in 1892 by
Harlan and Hollingsworth ,Wilmington, Delaware ; was acquired by theUnited States Navy 20 February 1943 from New England S.S. Co.,New Haven, Connecticut , and commissioned the same day atArgentia, Newfoundland , Canada."Richard Peck" provided electrical power at Argentia, Newfoundland, during her active service. Decommissioned
5 November 1943 atNorfolk, Virginia , she was struck from the Navy list16 November 1943 , transferred toWar Shipping Administration ,9 December 1943 , and subsequently transferred to the Pennsylvania Railroad.References
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