USC&GS Davidson (1925)

The first USC&GS Davidson was a launch in service with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey from 1933 to 1935.

History
United States
NameDavidson
NamesakeGeorge Davidson (1825-1911), an accomplished geodesist and United States Coast Survey official
BuilderLuders, Stamford, Connecticut
Completed1925
Acquired1933 (from U.S. Coast Guard)
Commissioned1933
Decommissioned1935
FateReturned to U.S. Coast Guard 1935
General characteristics
TypeLaunch
Length75 ft (23 m)
Beam13.6 ft (4.1 m)
Draft4 ft (1.2 m)
PropulsionTwin gasoline engines

Davidson was built by the Luders at Stamford, Connecticut, in 1925 for the United States Coast Guard. The Coast and Geodetic Survey acquired her in 1933, named her Davidson, and placed her in service that year. The Survey returned her to the Coast Guard in 1935.

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