The United States cableship Dellwood was engaged in laying cable and cable repair. This image was taken during one of its cable laying runs from its home port in Seattle to Trocadero Bay, Alaska in May 1924. Many of the seamen depicted working on the ship are Filipino-American.
<p>Printed on verso: 47. Seattle, Washington, May 11, 1924. Stern of U.S. Cableship "Dellwood". Cable being prepared prior to landing
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<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Dellwood (Ship); Cable ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sailors--Washington (State)--Seattle</li></ul>
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