AAK-1525

Aerial view of Richmond shipyard number one

1944-08-08

SFP 131

San Francisco Public Library

Still image

1 photographic print : b&w. ; 28 x 35 cm. (11 x 14 in.)

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Oversize. Folder: CA-Richmond-Aerial Views.
Written on back: "1/10/46 Industries: Shipbldg Kaiser Shipyd #1. An aerial view of (Permanente Metals Corp. Yard One), first of the four yards at Richmond, taken at the height of the Liberty shipbuilding program. On the seven ways at right are ships in various stages of completion while at the docks are five vessels being outfitted. At top of picture are the Prefabrication plant (left) where deckhouses were assembled, and the Boiler Assembly building (right). The shipyard stands on reclaimed land which was virtually all mudflats 22 prior to January, 1941, when construction began. ALAM 12519. Aug 8, 1944".

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