Frances Nowell Curry [Frances R. Nowell], daughter of Willis Nowell (son of Thomas S. Nowell), poses with life ring from S.S. ALAMEDA, out of Port Townsend
View of the stern end of ship, showing keel and propellers, surrounded by scaffolding on Todd Dock in Tacoma, Washington; a man stands in foreground; other people are visible behind railing on deck
Stern view of ship's decks, prior to launching, decorated with large U.S. flags; passengers are visible on upper and lower decks; scaffolding along sides