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Photographs of the Launches of the USS West Lianga and USS Nile, 1918-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Photographs of the Launches of the USS West Lianga and USS Nile
- Dates
- 1918-1919 (inclusive)19181919
- Quantity
- 9 photographic postcards (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- PH1405
- Summary
- Photographs of the launch of the steamships USS West Lianga and USS Nile from Seattle, Washington in April 1918 and November 1919
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The USS West Lianga, a steel steamship with an 8,800 deadweight tonnage, launched from Seattle, Washington, on April 20, 1918. Its construction at the Skinner and Eddy Shipyard took 55 working days, which set a world record for the least number of working days.
The USS Nile, a steamship with a 7,000 deadweight tonnage, launched from the Skinner and Eddy Shipyard on November 11, 1919. It was sunk in 1927.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographic postcards of the launch of the steamships USS West Lianga and USS Nile from Seattle, Washington in April 1918 and November 1919.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Launch of USS West LiangaReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | April 20, 1918 | |
| 1 | 2 | April 20, 1918 | |
| 1 | 3 | April 20, 1918 | |
| 1 | 4 | April 20, 1918 |
Launch of USS NileReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 5-6 | November 11, 1919 | |
| 1 | 7 | November 11, 1919 | |
| 1 | 8-9 | November 11, 1919 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Docks--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Launches--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Ships--Cargo--United States--Photographs
- Steamboats--United States--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Nile (Ship)--Photographs
- West Lianga (Ship)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Postcards
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
