SS David Rodgers under construction, Skinner & Eddy Corp, Seattle, November 10, 1917 (MOHAI 8944)
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David Rodgers (1865-1923) was a master shipfitter who worked at the Puget Sound Naval Station, Moran Brothers Company, Seattle Construction & Drydock Company, and was general manager at the Skinner & Eddy Corporation shipyard in Seattle from 1916 until 1919. Under Rodgers' management, the crew broke production speed records for ship construction and completed more ships for the U. S. war effort than any other American shipyard.
This image of the SS David Rodgers shows several men working on the keel. Launched on February 9, 1918, the ship was in service as a freighter until 1951.
Photograph is part of an album titled "Photographs. S. S. David Rodgers"
Caption on photo: Hull No 16, Date November 10 - 1917, Skinner and Eddy Corp., Seattle, U. S. A.
Subjects (LCTGM): Boat and ship industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Skinner & Eddy Corporation
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