RPPC WWI US Navy USS Prometheus AR-3 Repair Ship AEF Brest Real Photo Postcard

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Estate sale find, vintage real photo postcard of the USS Prometheus AR-3 Repair Ship.
USS Prometheus (AR-3) was a repair ship that served the United States Navy during World War I and World War II. Named after Greek mythology figure Prometheus, she was originally laid down as a collier on 18 October 1907 at the Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California; launched on 5 December 1908.
She was assigned to duty with the Atlantic Fleet, 16 May 1916 operating out of Norfolk, Virginia and ordered to join the Naval forces at Brest, France to provide repair services.
Upon return to New York she was assigned to Battleship Force 1 for duty in conjunction with the upkeep of vessels engaged in overseas transportation of troops. She was classified as AR-3 on 17 July 1920.
The card measures approximately 3.5" X 5.5" overall, shipping weight approximately 3 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The postcard is in overall Fair to good Minus used condition with signs of wear, creases, tears, fading, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
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