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Cement ship Faith near completion. |
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Cement ship Faith near completion (1918). The first concrete ocean vessel in America was built and launched at the Port of Redwood City. At the time of its completion, the 5,000-ton ship Faith was the largest concrete ship in the world. Construction of concrete ships was initiated during World War I as an alternative to using steel, which was becoming scarce. The Faith was constructed at a shipyard on Redwood Creek and launched on March 14, 1918. The war ended before the ship engaged in any military action. This photograph was taken by A.W. Buschke, who was a foreman during construction. |
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1918 |
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Redwood City Public Library |
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Shipyards -- Redwood City, CA
Ships & Boats
Industry -- Redwood City, CA |
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