I. J. Merritt Str

I .J. Merritt

(Str:1 174";B34;Dr 13'6" S 11k)

I .J. Merritt a slavage streamer was launced 8 February 1919 by Browns Shipyard, Staten Island, NY. She was taken over by the commandant of the 3d Naval Districe 27 August 1919. After a period of limited service shw was sold to the Merritt, Chjapman & Derrick Wricking Co. 13 December 1919.