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| Title | David and Carrie Rodgers at launch of S.S. Edmore, Skinner & Eddy shipyard, Seattle, May 24, 1919 |
| Photographer | Webster & Stevens |
| Date | 1919 |
| Caption | David Rodgers (circa 1865-1923) was a master shipfitter who managed the Skinner & Eddy Corp. shipyard in Seattle from 1916 until 1919. Under Rodgers' management, the crew broke production speed records for ship construction and completed more ships for the U.S. war effort than any other American shipyard. Rodgers retired from the shipyard in 1919 due to health issues arguably related to his exhausting work schedule, and died in 1923 at 58 years old.
Rodgers was married to Canadian-born Carrie B. Rodgers (circa 1867-1947). Carrie Rodgers was a sponsor for the S.S. Edmore, and is shown here on launch day with her husband on the dedication platform, holding a bouquet of flowers in her right hand and a bottle in her left, presumably to christen the Edmore upon its launching. |
| Notes | Caption on photo: Mrs. David Rodgers sponsor, S. S. Edmore Hull no. 53, built by Skinner & Eddy Corporation in 74 ½ working days. Keel laid December 28 1918, launched May 24, 1919, Seattle U.S.A. |
| Subjects | Skinner & Eddy Corporation; Boat and ship industry--Washington (State)—Seattle; Launchings—Washington (State)—Seattle ; Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle |
| Personal Names | Rodgers, David, d. 1923
Rodgers, Carrie, d. 1947 |
| Places | United States—Washington (State)—Seattle |
| Digital Collection | Museum of History & Industry Photograph Collection |
| Image Number | 2009.56.21 |
| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact photos@mohai.org or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph. |
| Credit Line | Collection on David Rodgers, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved |
| Repository | Museum of History & Industry, Seattle (MOHAI). |
| Repository Collection | Collection on David Rodgers |
| Type | Image |
| Physical Description | 1 photographic print on linen backing: b&w; 7.5 x 9.5 in. |
| Digital Reproduction Information | Scanned from original photograph as 4350 pixel TIFF image in 24-bit RGB color, resized to 700 pixels in the longest dimension and compressed into JPEG format using Photoshop CS2. |
| Photographer's Reference Number | 74473 |
