Forbes (IX-90)

History
United States
Name| Forbes (IX-90)
Builder| Marco U. Martinolich, Lussinpiccolo, Italy[1]
Launched| 1927[1]
Acquired| 19 August 1942 from Pond School Cruise, Inc., of Annapolis, Maryland[1]
In service| 21 January 1943[1]
Out of service| 15 March 1943[1]
Stricken| 12 August 1943[1]
Fate| Sold, 21 March 1945[1]
General characteristics [1]
Type| Yacht
Displacement| 110 long tons (112 t) light
Length|

* 98 ft (30 m) o/a
* 68 ft (21 m) w/l

Beam| 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m)
Depth| 12 ft 3 in (3.73 m)
Propulsion| 1 × Buda diesel engine (from 1936)
Service record
Part of:|  7th Naval District

Forbes (IX-90), an unclassified miscellaneous vessel, was the only ship of the United States Navy with that name. A sailing yacht formerly named Morning Star, Forbes served in a noncommissioned status in the 7th Naval District during World War II.

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g h Roberts, Stephen S. (2011). "US Navy Auxiliary Ships: Small IX: Auxiliary Schooners". shipscribe.com. Retrieved 4 July 2012.

*  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

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