SOLACE AH 2
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
- Solace Class Hospital Ship
- USS SOLACE
Commissioned April 14 1898 - Decommissioned October 12 1905
Recommissioned June 3 1908 - Decommissioned April 14 1909
Recommissioned November 20 1909
- USS SOLACE AH-2
Designated (AH) July 17 1920
Decommissioned July 20 1921
Struck from Naval Register August 6 1930
Sold November 6 1930 for scrap
Keel Laid 1896 as CREOLE
Operated by Cromwell Steamship Lines
Acquired by U.S. Navy April 7 1898
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- Covers Page 1 (1913-18)
Postmarks
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Postmark Type |
Date From to Date To |
Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image |
Thumbnail Link To Cover Image |
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3rd Commissioning November 20 1909 to July 20 1921
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Locy Type |
1910-05-21 |
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Picture postcard from Cuba
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Locy Type |
1910-05-21 |
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Picture postcard from Cuba
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Locy Type |
1918-11-15 |
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Censored wartime (WWI) use
Other Information
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Spanish Campaign Medal - Philippines Campaign Medal - China Relief Expedition Medal
Bottom Row - Mexican Service Medal - Dominican Campaign Medal - World War I Victory Medal
NAMESAKE - A source of comfort or consolation
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