IRIS Screw Steamer
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.
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Built in 1885 by A. Leslie & Co., Newcastle, England
- USS IRIS (Distilling Ship)
Commissioned August 1 1898 - Decommissioned (for repairs) January 31 1900
- USS IRIS (Distilling Ship)
Recommissioned May 1900 - Decommissioned December 18 1903
IRIS (Collier)
Placed "In Service" for the Asiatic Squadron 1904 - Placed "Out of Service" October 15 1909
- USS IRIS (Torpedo Boat Tender)
Recommissioned October 15 1909 - Decommissioned May 2 1916
Transferred to the United States Shipping Board (USSB) May 3 1917 for disposal
IRIS (Screw Steamer)
Purchased by the U.S. Navy from Miami Steamship Co. May 25 1898
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- Covers Page 1 (1913)
Postmarks
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Locy Type |
1913-11-20
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Picture postcard of the State Normal School, San Diego, CA
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1913-11-20
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Picture postcard of the State Normal School, San Diego, CA
Other Information
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