The Launching of the S.S. "Cumberland," South Portland, 1918

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

The Launching of the S.S. "Cumberland," South Portland, 1918

Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.

This record was added to Maine Memory Network through the efforts of a student at Cape Elizabeth High School. More info about student projects.

Description

The completed S.S. "Cumberland" launched, in view of onlookers, on June 29, 1918 in South Portland.

The S.S. "Cumberland" was one of several ships commissioned by the United States Shipping Board (U.S.S.B.) and built by the Cumberland Shipbuilding Company at the Cumberland Shipyard in South Portland during World War I.

View/Add Comments


About This Item

  • Title: The Launching of the S.S. "Cumberland," South Portland, 1918
  • Creator: Cumberland Shipbuilding Company
  • Creation Date: 1918-06-29
  • Subject Date: 1918-06-29
  • Location: Cushing's Point, South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 19.5 cm x 24 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 454/059
  • Collection: Cumberland Shipbuilding Company photograph album
  • Object Type: Image

Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

Other Keywords


For more information about this item, contact:

Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website

The copyright and related rights status of this item have not been evaluated. Please contact the contributing repository for more information.

How to cite content on this site


Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.