J. B. Walker bar

J. B. Walker

Former name retained.

(Bar: 2 t., 1,984; 1. 247'; b. 42'2"; dr. 26'9"; cpl. 6)

J. B. Walker was launched in 1879 by E. O'Brien of Thomaston, Maine; purchased by the Navy from Luckenbach S.S. Co.; and commissioned 8 August 1918. She immediately began collier operations between Norfolk and New England. J. B. Walker continued this duty until 27 March 1919, when she was detached and assigned to the 5th Naval District for operations. She was sold 11 September 1919.