ca. 1940. Bow view of freighter "Cape Flattery", second vessel launched by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation. The Cape Flattery served as a troopship beginning in 1943. The vessel was scrapped in 1971. (Argentum)

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Progress photograph at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. Five women pose in front of the vessel Cape Alava. Cape Alava was the first launch of the company. Names written on the back of the photo include Ella Wise, Lois Bergery, and Delphine Stewart. The vessel had recently completed the first tests of her 4,000 horsepower diesel engines while docked at the STSB's fitting out wharf. She will soon make a trip to Seattle for drydocking and final adjustments. Her six hour sea trials are estimated to take place mid March. The ship is scheduled to take over the mail line for the Northwest Orient Route.

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Top officers of the Cape Alava and Cape Flattery. Hard hatted workers at the Seattle Tacoma shipyards leave the dock where finish work continues on the Cape Alava and Cape Flattery. The two merchant ships were the first two commissioned with the shipyard. (T. Times)

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On April 17, 1941, the 205th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft unit participated in "war games" at the industrial waterfront of Tacoma. The unit was defending the industrial lands, particularly the shipyards, from attack by airplane. Here, soldiers set up a large anti-aircraft cannon in a grove of trees located across the highway from Rayonier, Inc. (T. Times 4/18/1941, pg. 1)

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On April 17, 1941, the 205th Coast Artillery (anti-aircraft) unit conducted a trial run on defending Tacoma's industrial plants and shipyards from attack by airplane. One of the major problems was how to camouflage the over 200 trucks used to transport the men and equipment. Here boards are being used to disguise two of the trucks. (T. Times 4/18/1941, pg.1)

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On April 17, 1941, the 205th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft unit conducted defense practice at the Tacoma industrial waterfront. A large anti-aircraft cannon is set up among the trees across the highway from Rayonier Inc. The unit's goal was to protect industries, especially the shipyards, from attack by plane. (T. Times 4/18/1941, pg.1)

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On April 17, 1941, the 205th Coast Artillery anti-aircraft unit conducted a defense practice at the Sea-Tac shipyards. Pictured is a camouflaged communications post. The 205th Coast Artillery was stationed at Fort Lewis. It was non divisional, attached directly to the IX Corps of the Fourth Army. The Seattle-Tacoma shipyards were considered a vulnerable target in case of attack and therefore were chosen as the site of a mock raid. The 205th strung itself on the tideflats and the surrounding hillsides, defending the shipyard and other industries from air raids by the planes of the 116th. (T. Times 4/16/1941, pg. 1)

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Laying of destroyer keel for "Hull #3," to be built at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation (Sea-Tac), Seattle facility. Large group of men doff their hats while in front of steel keel piece on crane.

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Laying of destroyer keel for "Hull #3," to be built at Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Shipbuilding Corporation, Seattle facility. Large group of workers photographed on May 1, 1941.

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Laying of destroyer keel for "Hull #3," to be built at Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Shipbuilding Corporation, Seattle facility.

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Crew of the Cape Alava before final departure from Tacoma. On completion, the cargo ship was assigned to the American Mail Line for the Northwest-Orient trade route. The first to be completed of five identical cargo ships, the Alava had accommodations for 8 passengers and a crew of 40.

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Lincoln Electric Welders and automatic welders at Sea-Tac Shipyards.

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Crew of the Cape Alava before final departure from Tacoma. The cargo ship has been assigned to the American Mail Line for service in the Northwest-Orient route.

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Photograph taken for the U.S. Maritime Commission of Hull # M.C. 121- C 1 B Cargo. The hull, numbered locally as Hull #3 and launched in November 1940 as the Cape Cleare, is shown at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. outfitting berth. Photograph is taken looking forward from midships. TPL-1871

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Aerial view of Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. in June of 1941 with construction going on to accomodate increased wartime contracts. The company was completing its last commercial contract and would be focusing entirely on military contracts. Under construction were five additional new ways, more dockage space and expanded fabrication facilities. All were expected to be completed in 1942. After expansion, the shipyard would employ over 8,000 persons. The waterway at the top of the photo is Hylebos Creek and the wooded property beyond is Browns Point.

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1941 Bird's eye view of Sea-Tac Shipyard, from Northeast Tacoma looking toward city. The Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard's Tacoma yard was established in 1939 and immediately set to work to build cargo ships, freighters and government vessels.

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Personalities from Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation. Portrait of woman wearing hardhat and sitting at desk with typewriter.

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Personalities from Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation. Portrait of U. S. Navy Captain and man dressed in suit at the rail of "Cape Flattery", American Lines. Stack in background.

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Personalities from Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation. Portrait of worker in overalls at wheel of ship.

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Aerial progress photo of construction at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (see D11537 image 22 for previous month) The waterway at the top of the photo is Hylebos Creek and the one below the shipyard is Wapato Waterway. To the right of the shipyard is the Hooker Chemical plant at the top, with the Peterman Manufacturing plant below. The STSC was expanding to meet the demands of new military contracts. Under construction were five additional new ways, more dockage space and expanded fabrication facilities.

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The August 6, 1941 sea trials of the "Oregon," formerly known as the Cape Cleare. The ship was built by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. as Hull #3 and M.C. 121- C1B Cargo. It was one of five identical cargo ships built by the company. Photograph ordered by the U.S. Maritime Commission TPL-1870

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Officers of the "Oregon" and their wives pose on the deck. On the left is the Captain, or Master as denoted by his cap, and on the right is the Chief Engineer. The Oregon was built at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. as Hull #3 and MC 121 and was launched as the Cape Cleare. The vessel sunk in 1941. TPL-1872

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The Skipper of the "Oregon" and his wife pose on the deck of the ship in front of one of the huge smokestacks. The Oregon was originally launched as the Cape Cleare. It was built at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. as Hull #3, also known as MC 121. The Oregon was damaged in a collision in 1941 and sunk. The Richards Studio notes indicate that this picture was taken in Oregon.

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The Captain of the "M. S. Oregon" poses at the ship's wheel. Richard Studios notes indicate that the photograph was taken in Oregon. The Oregon was built in Tacoma at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. and was launched as the "Cape Cleare."

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An unidentified officer of the M. S. Oregon poses at his desk. The photograph was taken in Oregon. The ship was built in Tacoma at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. and launched as the Cape Cleare.

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Launching of the U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard on September 27, 1941. An incomplete hull assisted by tugboats is riding easy in the water. A worker is pictured with his wife and child in the foreground..

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Preparations were being made to launch the U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation on Tacoma's tideflats in late September of 1941. The ship is shown on the ways at right. On the left, another hull takes shape. The $3,000,000 steamship was named in honor of the late Major General Frederick Funston. His daughter, Barbara Funston of San Francisco, served as the ship's sponsor. Governor Arthur B. Langlie and Tacoma Mayor Harry P. Cain were among the dignitaries in attendance. (T. Times 9/29/1941/ pg. 1-alt. photograph; T.Times 9-27-41, p. 1+ -article)

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Proud workers at the Seattle Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. pose during the launching of U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston.

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Launching of U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston at Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard. A pessimistic artist, possibly a child, shows the large ship sinking.

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On September 27, 1941, the US Army transport Frederick Funston was launched at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard. In this photograph, the ship has slid down the ways and entered the water. The ship was named for the late Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston and was christened by his daughter Barbara Funston, of San Francisco. (T. Times 9/29/1941, pg. 1)

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