Building the USS Kanawha: A Naval Launch at Mare Island, 1914 (silent)
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✎ Suggest a correctionThe silent footage captures the construction and launch of the USS Kanawha at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, in 1914. Close-up views show the ship on the ways during its assembly, including welding work and large steel plates being swung into position. The film concludes with the Kanawha afloat on the bay following its successful launch, showcasing the craftsmanship and shipbuilding techniques of the era.
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