Andrew C. Toppan
Bath Iron Works
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738510590
- author:
- Andrew C. Toppan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT) Transportation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Bath Iron Works was established by Gen. Thomas Hyde in 1884 and launched its first ship in 1891. Since then, the shipyard on the Kennebec River has built dozens of luxurious yachts, hardworking freighters, tugs, trawlers, lightships, and more than two hundred twenty warships for the U.S. Navy. The book showcases a unique collection of photographs that provides a rare view inside one of the nation's great shipyards. It shows the yard's origins in a few simple buildings, its expansion into a modern shipbuilding facility, and its rapid growth into an industrial powerhouse during World War II. The photographs bring to life the proud history of Bath Iron Works, highlighting the skilled craftspeople who turn raw materials into complex ships. The book features many notable vessels, including the America's Cup defender Ranger, yachts Aras and Hi-Esmaro, and record-setting destroyer USS Lamson. With over 200 warships built for the U.S. Navy during World War II alone, Bath Iron Works played a significant role in the nation's maritime history.
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