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   Launching of the Faith at the Port of Redwood City.
 


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Caption:   Launching of the Faith at the Port of Redwood City (1918). The first concrete ocean vessel in America was built at a shipyard on Redwood Creek, and launched at the Port of Redwood City on March 14, 1918. 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 war ended before the ship engaged in any military action.
     
Photo Date:   1918
     
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   Redwood City Public Library
     
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Ships & Boats

Shipyards -- Redwood City, CA

Industry -- Redwood City, CA
 
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