Description: This is a vintage Keuffel & Esser Co. sextant, perfect for any maritime enthusiast. Made of brass and metal, this antique original is a true gem. It was manufactured in the United States during World War II and is a rare find for collectors. USSB 1241 is engraved on the box. Washington (SP-1241) was a seagoing schooner barge that served in the United States Navy in 1917.Washington, also named Manuel Llaguno during her long commercial career, was built at Bath, Maine in 1879. While owned by the Luckenbach Steamship Company of New York City and employed in the coastal coal transportation trade, she was taken over by the U.S. Navy for World War I service as Washington on 18 October 1917 and designated SP-1241.The Navy employed Washington as a seagoing coal barge. On 1 December 1917, while in tow from Hampton Roads, Virginia, with 2,300 long tons (2,300 t) of coal on board, Washington was caught in a heavy snow storm and went aground attempting to enter the Ambrose Channel at New York. Determined to be unsalvageable, she was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in February 1918. This piece is a great addition to any maritime navigational instrument collection and is sure to impress.
Price: 725 USD
Location: Woodland Hills, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T19:22:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Brass, Metal
Type: Sextant
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Military Branch: US Navy
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period, War: WWII
Maker: Keuffel & Esser Co.
