Construction of wooden ships in progress at the Foundation Shipyard in Tacoma, Washington during World War I. Vessels were started on November 1, 1917. Photograph taken by Ed M. Jacken in December 1918. Released by issued to the Photo Division in January 1918. Labornotes: $2408.

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