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FIVE FATHOM LV#71

United States Light House Service

Ship Specifications

Length 113′-2″ft

Draft 12′-5 1/2″ft

Ship Type Light Vessel

Commissioned / Delivered February 10, 1898

Owner United States Light House Service

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