American reinforced concrete steamship Faith launched according to the Dutch newspaper the De Grondwet dated 19 March 1918

An item dated Redwood City, California the 15th reported the launching on the 14th of the steamship Faith built of reinforced concrete by the San Francisco Shipbuilding Company. Displacement 5.000 tons and as dimensions 336’ x 44’6” x 30’. The ship was such a success that the builders announced to start immediately with the building of 54 similar ships although larger. They expected to built all ships within 18 months.