Marinship yard under construction three months after its contract was awarded to Bechtel Corp., 28 Jun 1942, Sausalito, California, United States. The first keel had been laid one day earlier.

Caption     Marinship yard under construction three months after its contract was awarded to Bechtel Corp., 28 Jun 1942, Sausalito, California, United States. The first keel had been laid one day earlier. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseMarinship Corporation
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Photo Size 1,057 x 584 pixels
Photos on Same Day 28 Jun 1942
Photos at Same Place Sausalito, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
31 May 2022 12:56:52 PM

Note the rectangular coffer dam around the pre-existing marshland waiting to be filled with earth.

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