<p>USS West Elcasco was a steel-hulled cargo ship built in 1918 by Skinner &amp; Eddy Corp. shipyard in Seattle, one of a series built by Skinner &amp; Eddy for the United States Shipping Board's emergency wartime shipbuilding program. The ship saw service as an auxiliary with the U.S Navy in World War I and as an Army transport in World War II.
This image of the interior of the Captain's Quarters was taken on or near launch day at the Skinner &amp; Eddy shipyard. </p>
<p>Photograph is part of an album titled "Mrs. David Rodgers. Sponsor for S.S. West Elcasco. Launched Sept. 21 - 1918."

Caption on negative: Captain's Quarters</p>
<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Boat and ship industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Officers' quarters; Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Skinner &amp; Eddy Corporation</li></ul>
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