USC&GS Isis
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USC&GS Isis was a survey ship that served in the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1915 to 1917 and from 1919 to 1920.
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USC&GS Isis in the Potomac River, ca. 1916 | |
History | |
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United States | |
Name | Isis |
Namesake | Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess who originated the arts and agriculture and symbolized fertility (previous name retained) |
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Launched | 10 December 1901 |
Sponsored by | Mrs. H. P. King |
Completed | 1902 |
Acquired | 1 July 1915 |
In service | 1915 |
Out of service | 24 September 1917 (transferred to U.S. Navy) |
Reinstated | 30 April 1919 (returned by U.S. Navy) |
Fate | Wrecked January 1920 |
Notes | Operated as private yacht Isis 1902–1915 and as U.S. Navy patrol vessel USS Isis 1917–1919 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Survey ship |
Displacement | 555 tons |
Length | 180.4 ft (55.0 m) |
Beam | 24.8 ft (7.6 m) |
Draft | 11.7 ft (3.6 m) |
Propulsion | Two triple-expansion steam engines, two shafts |
Speed | 16 knots |
Crew | 8 officers, 44 men |
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