Lake Washington Shipyards, located in Houghton, Washington, was a relatively small repair yard before World War II. However, as the war approached, it was rapidly […]
Western Pipe & Steel Company: A Legacy of Shipbuilding
The Western Pipe & Steel Company, established in 1917 by U.S. Steel, played a pivotal role in the American shipbuilding industry, particularly during the tumultuous […]
Walsh-Kaiser Company, Inc.: A Snapshot of a Wartime Shipyard
The Walsh-Kaiser Company, located in Providence, Rhode Island, was a significant player in the U.S. shipbuilding industry during World War II. Originally established as an […]
Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Chester PA
The Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, established by Sun Oil in 1917, emerged as one of the five major pre-war shipbuilders in the United […]
Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation: A Historical Overview of the Savannah, GA Shipyard
The Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation in Savannah, Georgia, represents a critical aspect of the American shipbuilding industry during World War II. Initially developed by Savannah Shipyards, […]