Text på baksida "Motor Launches attached to the American Battleship, U.S.S. New York. The vessel on the left is the standardised so-called Captain's gig; that on the right the Admiral's barge, which in this instance is maintained for Admiral Hugh Rodman. The vessel on the right enjoys peculiar distinction as it is credited with having taken President Wilson from the U.S.S. George Washington to the landing in the harbor at Brest; and also when the American Fleet held manouevere at Scotland, this vessel with the King of England, the Prince of Wales, The King of Belgium and many other notables, defeated every motor launch in the harbor. The power plant consists of a single Model of F Medium Speed Sterling, bore 5 1/2 ", dtroke 6 3/4 ", developing 125 H.P. at 1200 R.P.M. The motors have counterbalanced crankshaft, all working parts enclosed, and are equipped with electric starters and electric generators. These vessels are excellent sea boats, and have a speed of 20 knots."

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