Name/Title
SS DAKOTAEntry/Object ID
2026.040.094Description
Sepia photograph mounted on board, view of the launching of the SS DAKOTA at at the Eastern Shipbuilding Co. in Groton, February 6, 1904. The Dakota was built for James J. Hill of the Great Northern Steamship Co. and was launched roughly ten months after its sister ship, the SS MINNESOTA. At the time of their construction these vessels were the largest and most luxurious steamships built in the United States. The Eastern Shipbuilding Co. shut down operations in 1905 and the shipyard was later occupied by the New London Ship and Engine Co., Electric Boat and General Dynamics.
"Dakota" handwritten in white ink on the front of the photograph board. "Rob't C. Northam, Mystic, Conn." handwritten in black ink on the back. Original photo with black and white enlargement.Photograph Details
Subject
Eastern Shipbuilding Co, SS DAKOTACollection
Carol Kimball CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2026.040Source or Donor
Carol KimballAcquisition Method
TransferLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsProvenance
Notes
Part of a collection of records collected by Carol Kimball during her tenure as the Town of Groton Historian; given to the Groton Historical Society following her death; stored for several years at the Avery Copp Museum; donated to the Groton Public Library 2026