1917: The U.S. Navy Acquires an Express Cruiser from a Philadelphia-Area Businessman

1917: The U.S. Navy Acquires an Express Cruiser from a Philadelphia-Area Businessman

July 23, 1917 The U.S. Navy, as part of its efforts to acquire enough vessels for military service during World War I, purchased the express cruiser Ameera from machine manufacturer Alexander Sellers (1875-1957) for $31,000. This vessel was constructed earlier that year for Sellers by the Mathis Yacht Building Company in Camden, New Jersey. (Sellers,... Continue Reading →