USS Absecon

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The first USS Absecon (ID-3131) was a freighter that operated in the United States Navy in 1918. She was the first U.S. Navy ship to be named for Absecon Inlet, a small inlet north of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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1918-03-23T00:00:00Z
ship launching
1917-10-02T00:00:00Z
1917-10-02T00:00:00Z
keel laying
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USS Absecon (ID-3131) 1 July 1918 On trial trip in Delaware BayUSS Absecon (ID-3131) 1 July 1918 On trial trip in Delaware Bay
Camouflage freighter ABSECON on trial trip in Delaware Bay LCCN2007680245Camouflage freighter ABSECON on trial trip in Delaware Bay LCCN2007680245