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- 1941-09-27
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Launching of U.S. Army transport Frederick Funston at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyard on September 27, 1941. The incomplete hull is pictured riding easy in water, contrasted against a cloudy sky. The ship appears to be towed by one tugboat and assisted by more.
Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma); World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma; Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;