- USS Seven Seas (IX-68)
The "USS Seven Seas (IX-68}" was built by
Bergsund M.V. Atkieb inStockholm, Sweden , in 1912 and served theSwedish Navy as the training ship "Abraham Rydberg". Acquired by the Navy from William S. Gubelmann ofMarine Airways ,Roslyn, New York , on 10 April 1942 and placed in service on 5 May 1942."Seven Seas" proceeded to the
7th Naval District on 8 May 1942, arriving atKey West, Florida , later that month. On 9 April, the auxiliary, full-rigged ship assumed duties asstation ship at Key West."Seven Seas" remained at Key West until after the heyday of coastal
U-boat strikes. As the dangers lessened, she was placed out of service and laid up at theCoast Guard Patrol Base ,Port Everglades, Florida , on 22 May 1944. "Seven Seas" was struck from the Navy list on 29 July 1944.ource
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