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NH 102368 SS West Alsek

Photo #: NH 102368 SS West Alsek
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Title: SS West Alsek
Description: (American Freighter, 1918) Underway during builder's trials, off Seattle, Washington, on 4 June 1918, while painted in pattern camouflage. Built in 78 working days by the Skinner & Eddy Corporation, of Seattle, this steamship was acquired by the Navy on the day of her trials and placed in commission as USS West Alsek (ID # 3119). She was returned to the U.S. Shipping Board on 27 January 1919. The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 19-LCM. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 102368
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